God is sooooo good!

It is quite cliche, but God is just so good!!! Our family has been incredibly blessed this summer. We got to welcome our precious son, and I have had the privilege to stay home with my sweet kiddos. Yes, I said privilege. Now, depending on the day, I have been known to use different adjectives to describe staying home. I am 100%, no question, NOT built to be a stay-at-home-mom! Not even close. I am a WAY better mother when I am working. However, I know God has had his hand our all of our experiences- screaming matches (between my beautiful daughter and me), total lack of sleep, and our trashed out house. I don't think I realized His mighty hand until late last week though. I was incredibly on edge and Branum came home from a long day of manual labor and we just weren't seeing eye to eye. To add fuel to the fire, Maryn was on a tear and Barret didn't know what to do except fuss! Wow...it all almost came to blows. I took just a short minute to say a prayer for God to calm our hearts, guide our words, and bless this learning experience and he didn't waste a second! He IMMEDIATELY brought peace to our household and it was nothing short of amazing!!! I know God is faithful to answer our prayers. I know God has an amazing plan for our family. I also know that I shortchange God REALLY often, particularly when His response to my prayer requests is not immediate. On this particular day, He showed me the light right when I needed it and has not stopped guiding my actions and words as I grow more and more frustrated and stir crazy. The truth is, I would rather teach 20 strangers' kids then stay home with me own but I know I am incredibly lucky to have had a summer of bonding time with both of my sweet kids. Thank you God for giving us the financial means to be able to do so, even if I don't really think I am cut out for it!