Just a Regular Night

Tonight I was looking out our kitchen window at the old oak tree with the swing hanging from it.  It had been a rough hour.  We were all tired.  Hungry.  Tired.  Jeff was out of town.  I was done.  However, I saw the swing.  It was empty and just moving slightly and I thought, "I bet moms with adult children would give anything to see their children outside running around and using that swing."  It was wonderful perspective and helped me be thankful for Hattie sitting on the counter telling me, "No!" and yelling that she wanted Mat n tees (mac n cheese).  It helped soften my heart and remember that there isn't much in this world that really is worth getting worked up about.  So . . . I took these adorable pictures of Hattie eating dinner and watching Daniel Tiger while the big boys played video games in the basement and I breathed and laughed with Hattie.

Cute little face smashed between her painty elbows.  Not sure why she did this pose but she sure loved it!

 Cheeks smashed between the arms!