One of the greatest challenges I faced when becoming a mother was to realize that not everything had to be done my way. I tried to be super mom and deal with all on my own. I wanted Jay to help but got frustrated when something wasn't done my way.
I've learned that both Jay and I can reach the same goals but don't necessarily have to follow the same path. Now, I'm able to just roll my eyes and be thankful that Jay does have such a big part in the girls lives.
I've had a few such eye rolling instances in the past couple days.
While getting ready for church Sunday morning, I had asked Jay to get the girls breakfast while I finished getting ready. He disappeared and went to Dunkin Donuts for a dozen donuts. I would have preferred they had cereal, toast, pancakes, fruit, or something else that was already here but hey. They were fed and happy so I really couldn't complain.
Later, I heard him reading to the girls. I was a bit surprised to see them on the couch listening to a Cisco book on computers. Not my choice of literature either but it works.
Last night, I went to my sister's for a Premier Jewelry Designs party leaving the girls with Jay and my brother-in-law. I knew they were going out to eat for dinner but had no idea as to where. I was pretty proud of them. They took the girls to Chuck E. Cheese because " they felt sorry for Emily with her broken arm". They got cotton candy and fun dips as well but Jay was smart enough to tell them they couldn't eat it. All that sugar before bed wouldn't have been good. I didn't bother to ask what time they got home or went to bed. All I know is that they were sound asleep when I got home just before 11 and were smelly this morning- meaning no shower last night.
They have a pretty great Daddy and I'm so thankful for that.
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