I called it!

B was a bundle of energy today.  He was argumentative and he ignored half of what I said...both clear indicators that he is feeling much better.  We did get some snuggle time in this morning, so I was grateful for that.  It just ended entirely too early for me!  We spent most of the day lounging around; B played solitaire with a deck of cards (my mom taught him, and he LOVES it), and after I finished some homework, we played a lively game of Go Fish, where I lost 10-3.  It was embarrassing.

We made a quick run to Target to grab a few things I needed to make cookies for Grandfriends' Day on Friday, and while we were out B asked, "Is this really what you do all day, or are you torturing me on purpose?"  He's full of it, friends...the kid loves Target almost as much as I do.  It's genetic.

Speaking of genes/jeans, we had a great conversation about that on the way home from Target.  He was giggling up a storm, which quickly turned into maniacal chipmunk and had me cracking up, too!  His laugh...oh, how I love it!

When N walked in the door, he was in a foul mood.  And it went further downhill when he realized his phone was missing.  We turned the house upside down, I called the bus barn, sent him to the apartment office, and finally had him email all of his teachers...so far, no phone.  He's had it for over a year and only had one other mishap, so I'm pretty proud of him for being responsible.  I keep telling him I really think it's in his locker, but he begs to differ.

And if you've never been able to reach out and physically TOUCH hate, well...you should've been in my house today.  That sweet boy of mine was full of it.  And it was rough.  But we got through it because....well, even if we don't like each other all the time, we're a team. 

So my heart spilled over tonight when B announced he was cleaning the table (without being asked) and he worked so hard.  They played nicely together and begged me to read a chapter of a Magic Treehouse book, and I was glad to do it.  Days like today can be hard, and they can take a serious turn if you allow yourself to give in to the madness and the hate.

But, today? Today we chose to have joy.  And I have to tell you...it felt WAY better than all of those other days where we've chosen the alternative.

It'll take some getting used to, but I'm going to try my hardest to choose joy a whole lot more.

You should, too.

Aubs