Expect the Unexpected

Good news! We had another tear-free day, although there was a moment when I was concerned that our streak was broken. Doodle was a little more reluctant this morning than she was yesterday but she pushed through it beautifully! I'm so proud of them! It was not a morning without catastrophes, though. I was impressed at how smoothly everything was going this morning when they were eating their breakfast and I was getting ready to dry my hair at 7:15. It was at that point I heard the splash of chocolate milk being splattered all over the dining room floor. Let me just say how thankful I am that we no longer have carpet in there. It was a mess. On the plus side, I did have the kitchen and dining room floors mopped by 7:30 this morning. We had to change Doodle's clothes as well, but we managed to get everything done and still look ready for the day on time. I've come to realize that the only normal thing around here is that no two days are alike. We are forced to be flexible and patient. Sometimes we think we know what to expect but are quickly proven wrong. So rather than get upset about it, I think I'll thank God for blessing me with a variety of experiences. Wouldn't life be boring if every day presented the same obstacles? How would I ever learn to adapt? Any situation can be positive or negative, depending on how I choose to see it. I think I'll stick to the positive and wait patiently to see what's next. :)