Keeping up with the Joneses

…I had an awful week at work. I am not used to working in the corporate world (started in August) and had to deal with some very uncomfortable situations that were very trying on me as a person.

I learned how hard it is to leave work at work. I often came home and felt angry - and the kids noticed. Ethan simply noted, “Mommy, you’re so angry…” From then on I really tried to focus on them when I was home, and remember that whatever injustices I am facing at work, it is just as unfair to take it out on them by being less of the mother I am.

So this morning before I went to work and this evening when I got home, I made it a point to have a lot of FUN with them while doing the usual - getting them dressed and feeding them, putting away clothes, doing laundry, dishes and vacuuming… I made everything a game, the way I sometimes do, the way I hadn’t been doing all week. They were very happy with that, and though work has me all torn up inside, their smiles are like little band-aids…

Our beautiful daughter, Jocelyn, has difficulty with speech.  She has come a long way, and we are so proud of her for attempting to tell us what she wants.  The other day, she was very determined to have “wicky wiggets”.  I could not figure out what she wanted for a few very frustrating minutes!  Finally, she pointed to McDonald’s — and I realized she wanted chicken nuggets.  I am not a fan of fast food for kids, but I went ahead and got her the wicky wiggets, some apple dippers and milk, which she really enjoyed!!