What I WAS going to say...

All day I thought about blogging. I had planned to come home from work and blog about what a crappy day I had today.
I think I may have changed my mind. I may share with you all of the unfortunate events that happened today... but only so that you can chuckle with me.
The day started out with me jumping outta bed and running through the house to the bathroom for a shower. I woke up late... again. As I showered, I noticed that the water was getting deep around my ankles. As it turns out, the bathtub drain is clogged again. I just poured an expensive bottle of Drano down it last night. Apparently it wasn't strong enough to fix the problem.
I turned the water off and started to step out of the shower. Then I realized that there were no clean towels in the bathroom. After I finally got myself dried off and dressed, I prepared to dry my hair. I then discovered that my nearly new, barely used hair dryer no longer works.
I hugged my babies who cried because I had to leave them) and left for work. I got a short distance down the road and realized I had forgotten my purse. I had to turn around. I was already running late.
I finally made it to the mall only to find that there were no parking spaces to be had. I circled the parking lot a few times and finally found a place that was so far from our store that I had a hard time finding my car when it was time to go home this evening.
When I finally made it in to the store, I put my purse in the refrigerator and my cold lunch in my locker (yes... I really did) I clocked in almost 10 minutes late. I finally began work. I was on register all day long. It made the day go by faster but it seemed that I couldn't hit the right buttons. I couldn't hold on to the money. I couldn't count correctly. I continually had to ask my customers to repeat themselves because everyone I rang up today talked in a whisper. SPEAK UP PEOPLE!
My niece... whom I LOVE more than words could ever tell... was upset with me because we had a misunderstanding about which day she was supposed to spend the night ( I thought it was next weekend. She said it was tonight). She called me a b****.
I had to stop at the grocery store on the way home because we had nothing to cook that didn't need to be done in the oven... one of the elements in the oven went out today. :/ I had to spend more money than I wanted and buy things I don't approve of ( convenience foods that are FULL of fat and sodium) to feed my babies because I could get REAL food to make in the oven. :/
I FINALLY arrived at home and was greeted by my babies... which was, and always is, the highlight of my day. I made dinner, fed my babies and finally got to sit down. I did NOT get to go out tonight with my friend from work as we had planned.
Oh... one more thing... Today is my 35th birthday.
Happy birthday to me.. right?
Right! Because I am blessed with 4 children who love me enough to miss me when I am gone. I have a fella (Dave) who loves me more than I realized was even possible. The drain that keeps clogging is part of a home that the Lord has provided for me free of a mortgage or rent. I have food to feed my family and a way to prepare it. I have not one..but now two jobs (thank you God). I have a dependable vehicle that gets me from point A to point B every time I need it to. I had food for lunch. I DID finally find a place to park... that was actually AT the mall this time. I have time to myself tonight to rest and wind down. Most of all, I have a God who loves me in spite of my grumbling and ungratefulness. He always takes care of me... even tho sometimes He waits until the last possible minute to take care of my problem. I am sure that when I learn to NOT stress over it, He will take care of it right away. These tests build my faith and I am thankful for them.
So I WAS going to say... OMYGOSHWHATACRUDDYDAY!
But instead, I am saying, "This is the day that the LORD has made! I WILL rejoice and be glad in it!"
"Thank you Father for another birthday! Thank you for another day to spend with those I love and who love me. Thank you for giving my faith an opportunity to grow today! I love you. And I am thankful that you love me." ♥
I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings! It's gonna be a GREAT day... I can feeeeeel it!