Gratitude... and then the fallout

Yesterday I had the most amazing day. I woke up feeling great. The weather was warm. The sun was out. Everything I ate tasted great and settled. And - *added bonus* - the shred bin was empty at work (it's always a good day when the shred bin is empty). I pretty much felt like my old, unpregnant self. On my way home from work I thought about how much my life has changed over the last couple years - went through a divorce, moved to a new town, went back to church, and remarried. For a brief moment I realized, "Wow, I'm really happy." I often complain about things not going my way, people that annoy me, and everything else under the sun, but for the most part I'm happy with my life. I decided to end this happy day by going to bed early. Maybe it would improve my chances of having another equally awesome day today...? If only it worked out that way.

I got off to a good start. In bed an hour earlier than normal, super cozy and almost asleep... then Alex came to bed. He started talking to me not realizing I was actually mostly asleep. After I bit his head off for waking me up, he realized it. I thought me falling asleep during family prayer would have given him a good idea, but he thought I was "faking it" (funny to me now, not funny at the time). So, I ranted, tossed and turned and spent the rest of the night trying to get the sleep I craved so badly. Don't worry, Alex slept just fine. This morning I woke up lacking the spice for life I had yesterday. I was pukey and super tired. I tried all of my usual tricks to ward of the sickness. No luck. Finally, the straw that broke the camel's back. During breakfast I looked out the window and saw something awful - 4 inches of fresh snow! NOOOOOOoooooooooo! Why?! Yesterday the sun was out. It was warm. I had even convinced myself Spring was here. Why this?! Why now?! From that moment I decided today was going to be a bad day. (Not that my mind couldn't be changed, but this way my expectations are much lower).

So, for anyone reading this, I hope your day today is incredible. I hope you take a minute to think about everything you're thankful for. Think about the people you love. The progress you've made in life and the experiences you have waiting ahead. Try to appreciate the moment while you're having it. Soak it up because tomorrow might not be so good. In fact, it just might suck... (Sorry Mom, I know you hate that word).