i have big plans- graduate, get a credential, earn a masters, motivate under preforming students, and change the world.
i have little plans- this week i'd wanted to surprise brian with some new reciepes, make some of his old favorites, help christa find a car, build a raised flower bed, and plant organic vegetables. come to find out brian won't be here to enjoy a home cooked meal (or anything else) until the middle of next week. this news was followed by too many errands and tantrumming children.
so i sat. pissed that my plans were ruined. feeling sorry for myself. looking around at the dirty dishes, cluttered surfaces, and nasty floors. maybe if i cleaned the toys/food/god-only-knows-what off the floor i'd cheer up and be able to concentrate on my homework. so i cleaned the floor. felt a little better and sat down to make flash cards (flash cards and plans- equally exciting).
enter levi from the back yard happily scattering a bowl of dirt around my freshly cleaned kitchen floor. followed by my gigantic overreaction. mia stood back observing my behavior. she approached me carefully and said: mom sometimes plans change. you know a clean floor can get dirty. plans change mom and that's okay.
wow.
3 comments:
Yes, plans DO change,little mommy, and it IS okay....Wow! Out of the mouths of babes. Bless you, sweet Mia. So Marisa, just brush off the "dirt" and continue to focus on your goals...They're achievable, although wrought with many hoops and obstacles. We're all behind you, believe in you, and love you. Grandma C.
That makes me tear up as I have plans as well and this it is precious that Mia is wise enough to know the reason for your freak out. My kids just look at me like I have aliens coming out of my ears. Way to go Mia, your mommy needs you.: )
Who knew little Mia could be so rational? Isn't it lovely when you've finally had enough and the least likely person points out the obvious? Honestly I think you are amazing for managing to ever get anything done
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