I'm singing in the rain...

When it rains, it pours. Literally. Maybe the lack of sun is making me nervous for the colder months already. It has rained so much. So much. Through this rain, I have really noticed how my attitude affects how my children are. Even though I want to scream inside, I am asking God for the grace to face the day. Some days I'm aware of my actions and some days, like today, I wonder what is wrong with my kids...oh, yeah, reality check...this momma needs to put her smile on. I'm not talking fake either. I hate fake. I mean choosing to make choices though that can either make me happy or miserable.

Today, I chose miserable.

I'm tired.

Kids and I haven't seen Kris all week because of his crazy work schedule (though I have felt his hello and good-bye kisses). We had major work done on our basement...only to find out that it didn't really get fixed. Found out my treadmill to fix will cost half of what I bought it for...4 years ago...ouch! I have been pricing out items for a garage sale, and though I'm so ready to get out of the baby stage, I'm still shocked that time has gone so quickly , making me want to cry and hold on to whatever's left of it.

But when the storm blew over today, I decided that this momma needs to choose joy. For herself and her kids crave it!

I was listening to a request radio show this evening. After hearing what others are going thru, I made the choice to smile and change my perspective! So what does one do when it's raining for yet another day...

We sing in the rain.

We jump in every puddle we find...and not care a bit about the wet clothes.

We dance with our spinning umbrellas.

We walk backwards to see a beautiful rainbow in the sky.

We live in the moment.

We praise God for the beauty of the clouds, the rainbow and ditches full of water...a perfect evening.

We witness the promise and have hope. He is always with us!