Some things never change

What a difference a day makes!  Monday was a day I do not want to revisit any time soon, but it sures makes me think about how I need to change things. 

Yesterday was a breath of fresh air compared to Monday.  We all seemed to work through things and have better attitudes about our day.  It's funny when you set your mind to having a better attitude it really can help.  And it did yesterday.  You can change if you want to.

Don't get me wrong it was not all roses and cupcakes.  I had a few moments where I almost lost it, but managed to save myself from blowing my top.  It was like I needed Monday-a hard, dysfunctional day to realize how messed up the day can be if I am not fully relying on God to help me through.  I'll admit it.  I can not do this alone.  I need my Heavenly Father to walk beside me every minute of the day.  And I rejoice that at any second of the day I can call on him to help me. 

"Oh dear God help me!" 

And when I do for that split second I take a deep breath, let it out and calm myself down.  At that point I can refocus and see the blessings I have before me.  The two special blessings from God. The blessings he has entrusted to me.  I know God will accomplish His purposes in the boys, but it is my job to nurture them in the ways of the Lord.

And those two blessings take my breath away time and time again.
Every night when we put the boys to bed it all goes like clockwork. Some things never change.
Daddy kisses them goodnight and then it's my turn.  Their rooms are right across from one another so they can hear each other. And that is probably why I get this from both boys.
Every night now for over a year after I kiss them goodnight and try to leave their rooms they BOTH ask me five questions.  Every once in a while they will throw in a new one, but these are the ones I get every night.

1. Are there going to be any storms or fireworks?
2. What if there is?
3. How many hours till morning?
4. Can you sleep with me?
5. Can I sleep with you?

And every night I give them the same exact answers.

1. No
2. I'll come get you
3. 12 hours
4. No
5. No

Some nights it almost kills me that I have to once again answer these same questions again!  But it would not be a good night if they did not ask them.  They need to hear those answers from their momma.  What I mean is, they still depend on me.  And hearing the answer to those questions makes them feel secure and able to sleep better. Even if it is the same exact answer they hear every single night!  Some things never change.
Just like I need my Heavenly Father to walk beside me all day long they need me to walk beside them with a loving, positive attitude all day long.  And at bedtime!!

So last night as I heard the same questions ask again it occurred to me that some things never change.  And I feel good about that.  And knew they were sleeping well.