We treat ourselves with a house cleaner coming out every other week, and yesterday was her day. I love that feeling, coming home to a sparkling home that smells fresh and clean. I was looking forward to that, especially since it was my birthday. She came, she saw, she tried... Did I mention that I now also have my son, his wife and their five- and two-year-old girls living with us? Did I also mention that my daughter-in-law is a stay home mom (in MY home for now), and also babysits another little girl who is three years old? And of course, all moms know how difficult it is to clean around the chaos that little kids create. I guess my expectations were a little too high, thinking that everyone would put out a little extra effort to keep it tidy since it was my birthday. No luck...
So, I need to focus on the positive things in life to pull myself out of the post-birthday funk I find myself wallowing in. It's a familiar feeling, unfortunately. But God is good, and the world - my world in particular - is filled with a multitude of blessings, many of them generously laid right at my feet. Like my beautiful granddaughters, and the extra time I get to spend with them while we are hosting them at our house. All I need to do is open my eyes to see the wonders that God has created for us in this world - the beauty of nature, the warmth of friendship, the love of family. I am blessed with a good job, great co-workers, wonderful clients, pleasant office, and rewarding work to do. My agile brain, quick wit, charming disposition - all gifts from my Maker. (Even my humility!) The list goes on and on.... Praise God for the ability to shift my focus from negative to positive!
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