What a day...

So we stayed up late chatting with our neighbors last night... I got up this morning to get the boys up and out for school but it was tough! I was soooo tired! First one out the door at 6:40 is Noah. I admit, he's the tough one to deal with first thing in the morning,but today, he did pretty well getting dressed and not crying or fussing about his clothes or mad because he can't find his shoes or belt. (This is typically what happens no matter how hard I try to prevent it!) So, off he goes. I got on the couch for a few minutes, dozing off, then realized what time it was. So, I go to wake up Evan. He gets up and heads to the shower and pretty soon is dressed and ready to leave. He's been coughing off and on earlier in the week which usually indicates some type of "asthmatic" episode. Often happens with lots of cool mornings and warm afternoons. He seemed ok but I gave him some medication before he left... out the door he goes at 7:30. After he got to school he started coughing worse so he called home...I picked him up from school and head to the dr's office to see if they could work him in. Turns out, he's got croup! I remember him having croup many, many times as a baby before being diagnosed with asthma. I thought kids outgrow the "croup stage" but looks like he's got it. Natalie was with me the whole time, meanwhile, she's got a runny nose and is whining and grumpy about everything. We were at the dr's office a while and then headed to get medications filled. Walgreens couldn't get one the meds so we had to hunt it down. Meanwhile, it's going on lunch time, Natalie is sleepy, I still haven't bought groceries, and the suburban is acting crazy. All the while, I'm hoping it doesn't break down... we finally did get all the meds, lunch, and a few things at Wal-Mart and headed home. The house was a wreck, clothes needed to be washed, and I have a 10 page paper due this week for a class I'm taking. I admit, my attitude was not so good and I was frustrated. I had to have a time out:) I put Natalie down for a nap and I settled in our big recliner with my Bible. Reading through the Psalms (the first 20 chapters) settled me and reminded me that God cares about my issues, no matter how small they are. He knows my frustrations and my hearts desires. He reminded me, once again, how great His love for me is. Much greater than I could ever imagine. He reminded me to care for my children and family like He cares for me! Some things I can let go... like worrying about the dishes, washing ALL the clothes today, or having everything done. The one thing I cannot let go of is HIM!