Chris was out of town last week (3 out of 4 weeks this month). When he is out of town I go into ‘survival mode’, which I have decided I really don’t like because by the end of the week my patience has grown thin, I’m crabby, and life seems harder. So, the day Chris left, I made the decision that I was not going to let myself go into ‘survival mode’ but I was going to be happy. WHOA! My week flew by, rather than dragging on for an eternity. We weren’t any busier than normal, but having that thought in my mind and praying to help me be happy made our days go so much better. I would sit there playing with Cami and it would hit me that ‘I was happy.’ Our week went so much better than other weeks. Because of my changed attitude, the kids were happier, which made all the difference in the world.
When Chris got home I was so proud of myself for the difference that one decision had made. Then Sunday night Chris sat me down and wondered why everything I told him since he got home was negative. I hadn’t realized it was – I guess all those things through the week just built up and I had to release them somehow. Next goal – be positive when Chris comes home too 🙂
I’m so proud of you!! “Survival Mode” is so hard to overcome, you are a strong person to do so!!!!!!! I definately learned something from your decision………
I know what you mean about “survival mode”, but I’m glad your decision to be happy worked out so well. Isn’t that funny about the negative things? I guess I do the same thing. I never really thought about it before. Something for me to work too!
Good for you! I know exactly what you mean. When Gordon is out of town, I don’t cook, I totally “survive!” I’m going to try this next time. Be happy and love every minute of the kids. . .