I must admit that I have fallen victim to worry. I worry about our economy, about our country about where we are headed. Are things going to get better or are they going to get progressively worse? Things have been hitting close to home lately with girlfriends who have had to head back to work, friends husbands being laid off or having to take month long furloughs and pay decreases. It really has gotten me in a state of 'quiet panic'. I know we're told that we shouldn't fear, that we should take joy and take faith, but with the way our world is now it's a little hard not to fear what's next. Not so much in the eternal perspective but in the temporal, where will we be in a year? I don't think it's good to worry constantly, but when my mind is adrift I always find it centering back on what is the most important, my family. I guess no matter what, as long as I have my family it won't matter, because when it comes down to it they are the only things in my life that bring me absolute joy. So with my constant worry a late, it was quite a nice distraction to have a simple 'day-before' Valentine's sleep over for the girls and be able to focus on my true joy and a little simplicity in life.
About a half hour before the girls got home from school I figured I'd better put some effort into Valentines Day and found some curly ribbon and heart doilies...the girls were thrilled...why isn't life that easy as adults?
Along with a surprise of WallyMart's mini cupcakes...
And some Valentine PJ's Erika and I went in on for the sleepover.
Poor Brynna, Erika's oldest, missed the sleep over but stopped by quickly for a mini cupcake and to drop off her Valentines. These girls are so cute together and the bestest of friends.
The girls, now ready to party, with their best of friends Savanna and Autumn, Tammi's oldest daughters.
For Valentines Day the girls spent the night at Tammi's and had a spectacular night, and Thomas and I had our own; going to a little gourmet cafe here in town with our friends the Mikos' and watching movies after...simple is best.
I think when I look back on things, I tend to remember the good better than the bad, so maybe right now I need to focus on the good and not the bad and I'm sure my panic will dwindle because I really do have so much good in my life.
4 comments:
you're a fun mom, that looks awesome dude.
Life is GOOOOOD! Thanks for such a fun Valentine's Day! You guys are the best!
FUN! The girls are all so cute in their PJ's. I think we all have to remind ourselves to stay focused on the positive right now!
It's hard not to worry with all the crazy stuff going on. But you are absolutely right about what is important. Hope you had a fun Valentines Day with your sweetheart. It looks like the girls had a blast.
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