Day 18-Bad day

Sunday we went to church and then my husband took our son with him to softball practice with the church team. I stayed at home with Miss Fusspot whose runny nose would not turn off. When my husband got back, it was like all of the energy had been zapped out of him. I was cranky from the time change. Things were off kilter.

I probably should have taken a time out sometime yesterday and read DSTSS, but I didn't. Instead, I let my bad mood get the best of me. I resented my husband for not wanting to jump on the trampoline and push the baby in the swing outside. I got mad when I wanted to watch something on t.v., but had to give my oldest a bath instead. It didn't take much by the end of the day to set me off.

I wonder if things would have been different had I done my daily reflection as promised. Sunday, Day 18, was the first day I broke my Lenten promise, and it stunk. I have only myself to blame.

-Dear God, please forgive me for breaking Lent today. I know better. Please help me to keep my promises, even on weekends when it is easy to push things to the side. I pray that this is the only day I get lazy during Lent. Help me to be steady and persevere. Also, please help my body to adjust to the time change and take away my crankiness. Amen.