Another Perfect Day

Over the summer I frequently heard Archer say, "This is the best day EVER!" And recently he's started another phrase, "this is the WORST DAY ever!" David likes to assure Archer that he'll have many days that are much worse than whatever minor thing happened today. Which is true, but also sort of a cryptic promise... Anyway...

I often think back at the end of the day and feel like we had a perfect day. How many perfect days do we get to have in our lives? I'm not sure, but I know if I keep my standards within reason its easy to have lots of them. Today was another perfect day. The only thing that would have made it better was if David had been home enjoying it with us, because he's gone for a few days and I always feel a tug on my heart when we're separate.

This morning Archer and Shelly each graduated to their new classes at Sunday School and all went VERY well. I helped out in Shelly's class and I was AMAZED at the difference in atmosphere from the two year old room to the three year old room. They let the kids have play dough!!! Much less crying when kids were dropped off, less chaos, more attentive listening at story time, all very impressive. I'm excited for Shelly to be moving up and learning more. Archer's teacher gave me a glowing report as well. The kids worked on memorizing a Bible verse and when another kid in his class said, "I can't do it!" Archer chimed in with, "Yes you can, just keep trying!" Wow! I love that he is an encourager with his sister, but to hear it happening with other kids is awesome too.

After church we went to State Fair Park to visit with Aunt Patti and watch the horse show. On our way there I talked to the kids about not running or screaming or yelling no matter HOW excited they were to see our family. I reminded them of all the horse safety rules they learned at family camp and they took me pretty seriously. I was then able to spend the next five hours visiting with Aunt Patti and Mom and Dad without the kids causing any trouble at all! They talked with us, entertained each other, wandered around (but never too far) and watched the horses. I am so proud of them, I only reminded them once of the "no running, no screaming" rule. It was so nice to spend the afternoon with family, catching up and relaxing.

On our way home we stopped at the grocery store and the kids were great. When we got home they got cleaned up and had supper and they were great. We read stories, brushed our teeth and went to bed with no arguing or complaining. There was a moment when I thought it all might fall apart - Archer asked if he could play outside but there was no time for it and I expected a meltdown. Didn't happen. They were such a joy to be around today. So many moments that made me smile that God has blessed me with such a family, too many joys to count. There's no possible way I deserve it and yet He loves us and pours on the blessings.