Sunday Lunches

Well, Johnny had this past Sunday off of work, which is very unusual, so we decided to go to lunch as a family after church. Easy enough, right? Uh, think again.

My first clue should have been when we couldn't get a parking spot in the lot and had to park in the lot next door. We get seated and start looking at the menus. But it is hard to concentrate when you have two year old yelling "Fishies" at the top of their lungs. Think Darla from Finding Nemo and you will get a sense of what was going on. This restaurant has a beautiful fishtank, with several tables right next to it. Unfortunately, if we had been any farther from the fish tank, we would have been in the parking lot, which had no empty spaces, by the way.

Typically, Madison is sitting in my lap when we go out to eat, which makes my choice of meal not steak or chicken, but whatever can be eaten with one hand. But Johnny decided to have her sit next to him this time, which she loved. I was fine, until I noticed her ponytail and bow coming out. Suddenly, I couldn't eat anymore, I was so distracted. I needed to fix that bow! Any of you ladies with girls know what I'm talking about. I tried to get Johnny to fix it, but got that "I'm not sure how" look. So he hands her to me so I can fix it, knowing that my meal will not be near as enjoyable if I am looking at a hair out of place on the princess. Well, she lets out the most tremendous howl "I WANT MY DADDY!". Well all righty then, ponytail and bow come out and I do my best to finish my meal.

But, even with the chaos of a screaming princess and hair askew, I still was amazed at the family God has given me. And I am so thankful he did. With kids come worries, big and small, and sometimes I forget who orchestrated it all. He is the only one who can give me peace and direction when times are crazy. Philippians 4:6-7 says Do not be anxious about anything; but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding , will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Have a great day everyone, blessings to all! :)