Insert Big Breath and Let it Out Slowly

Between my oldest having some emotional problems at school (I have been called to pick her up for three school days in a row), the Internet being a little sketchy, having zero energy to deal with all the complaining, breaking the slow cooker, no concrete budget, and the car making a funny noise my anxiety levels have hit the limit.  This was just a week where I had to concentrate on me and my grown up responsibilities.  I ignored all the fighting, complaining, and mess.  I can't explain it exactly but I couldn't waste my energy or expectations on the kids or others for that matter. 

So I don't have any fun pictures this week and if I said the things I was thinking I would be in big trouble.  I keep taking deep breaths, trying to do one small thing at a time, not get discouraged, and cry out to God no matter how horrible I feel.  I can push through this set back.  I have a lot encouragement from other moms, blogs, and my husband. 

If you want to know what I DID do this week, it is a little more encouraging then it would at first appear.  I watched The Book Thief which I absolutely LOVED.  I cross stitched for about 2 hours.  I kept the kitchen clean.  I cleaned out the fridge.  I read the Bible at breakfast and dinner to the kids and I didn't care if they were listening or not, but I did it.  And  my three year old called me beautiful and  put her hands on my face and said, "Aren't you so proud of me?  I can go potty by myself, ride my bike, and swing!!!"  Now I know it was worth it.