One of those days

This morning was rough.  Ryan and I were sluggish to get the day started.  The kids were super grumpy.  It felt like a Monday for sure.  But that's just it...it's not Monday.  It's Friday.  You know, TGIF??  Well, I suppose it doesn't matter what day it is, we always should be thankful for a new day.  So, even though we didn't feel like being happy, we took a moment before Ryan left for work this morning to thank God for blessing us with a new day and asked Him to help us have joyful hearts.  Did it work?  Yeah, I think it did.  We've still had more downs than ups today, and I am exhausted and dreaming of this:

...But overall I am thankful for today.  Thankful for my two little blessings, no matter how much work they are.  Thankful for my amazing hubby.  Thankful for a merciful God.  Oh...the list of what I am thankful for could get long.  So, I'll save that for another post.

 I just wanted to encourage you that even when you seem to wake up on the wrong side of the bed and it looks like it's going to be one of those days, stop and pray.  Ask God to help you change your attitude and pray the same for your family. Choose to be thankful and have joy in your heart no matter the circumstances.  It works!

Two in One

It's getting harder and harder to get both kids in one picture.  Okay, I admit, they play together or at least near each other quite often, but am I quick enough to capture the right moment?  Usually not.  And more often than not, when I run to get the camera, I come back to discover them fighting, or doing something else, in seperate places.

Yesterday, both Mishelle and Michael were in such great moods!  And they didn't mind their Momma getting snap-happy (that's what I call it anyways).  So, I took a few pictures:

And my favorite...hugs! 

Mishelle was so delighted to be getting some love from Michael.  He was a good sport. Usually he's too busy playing with his trucks to play hugging games.

I'm so thankful they can enjoy each other some of the time.  Sure makes up for all the fighting!  And gives me hope that maybe they'll be friends.