Through The Chaos Called Life...

Wow! Did today just really happen like that? Yeah, it is after 1am, but since I haven't been to sleep yet, it is still Friday to me. Today...was interesting. To say the least.

I woke about nine in pretty severe pain in my back, left hip and leg..and also to the sound of two kids running up and down the hallway, both giggling, and one screaming whenever he felt like it. To be honest, the screaming was making me want to pull my hair out one strand at a time. It irritated me even more that my brother was sitting in the living room doing nothing about it. Of course, I am unsure why I thought he would, he has never disciplined his son here, yet claims to at home. I'm doubtful. My neice on the other hand does get disciplined because my sister and brother in law thankfully have rules and expectations for her to follow.

As the day went on, I grew increasingly more irritated by the screaming, but knew I couldn't really say anything. I was in my room most of the day anyhow because I have hurt so much today. I just felt bad for my neice because I know it is confusing for her when she is told not to do something, yet her cousin can still do it. At the same time, I must commend my sister and brother in law for being consistent in their discipline of her. That speaks volumes to me about their parenting abilities (this coming from the lady with no kids of her own). :)

Later in the day my brother in law went up into the attic to hook up a tv for my room. His foot slipped off a beam and he sort of fell through the ceiling in the living room. There is a fairly good size hole that he temporarily patched up. The main concern to me, and I know to my sister was if he was injured. And thankfully, aside from some scrapes, he is perfectly fine. My dad is ticked, as if my brother in law purposefully fell through the ceiling. Geez! :/ Weird!

Then my brother blamed my 5 year old neice for "allowing" his 2 1/2 year old son to climb the attic ladder. As if it is her responsibility to watch him?! Seriously, dude, get a life! That makes me sad. I guess, in a way, I had grand illusions that things were different, because yesterday went so well. I should have known, though. This always happens.

I am supremely thankful that even through all the chaos..God still loves me. :)

Until next time...

A Very Different Thanksgiving Day

Today was a thanksgiving like none before! When I was little we always went to my Grandparents on Thanksgiving day. Then we began going there the Saturday before, and still do that. Because of that change my dad started cooking a big meal here and my siblings, their spouses and I would gather here. Today, though, my dad went to have lunch with his girlfriend and her family. He is cooking his big meal tomorrow. So my sister made a ham with all the yummy sides, and I walked next door to join them and my brother. My brother in law made a pallette on the floor for me since I can't really sit up long at all. We had a great time talking and laughing, and watching my 5 year old neice and 2 1/2 year old nephew play together. They don't see each other often because my brother lives in Oklahoma. But they love playing together, and wear one another out. I love listening to their laughter as they chase each other. I am so thankful for both of them. And for my very different, but fun thanksgiving day. :)

Praise God for the wonderful blessings He has given me.

Until next time...