My Mom Hat vs. My Work Hat

After a long day at work with no breaks, it's more than difficult to put in my "Mom Hat" and go on for the evening. I feel so guilty that I didn't have the necessary energy for my kids tonight...

But as soon as they smile and start being silly... My evening can turn around. Tonight was THE biggest blessing as they played beautifully together! That almost never happens! Listening to the girls giggle and scream with delight (not scream with anger at each other) was music to my ears! 

God knows many nights aren't like that, though. Most evenings, I'm putting out fights, redirecting bad behavior, trying to prepare dinner, and find a sense of peace that won't show up... 

So I'm grateful for my evening tonight. My son stepped up and was helping. Then we toasted pumpkin seeds from the previous nights carving (which everyone loved!!).

In the midst of the chaos of the divorce, and the lack of consistency that the girls are experiencing, it's wonderful to have an evening like tonight. A small glimmer that things are moving forward...

I don't expect all nights to be like tonight. I'll continue to provide consistent parenting and be the bad guy most days. But being surrounded my the people I love who encourage me when it's hard, makes it easier! I am blessed!