Some days everything just seems to come together. You know, the kind of day when you ride down the road singing at the top of your lungs to your favorite song. When you lean your head up and let the sun shine on your face and don't think once about the wrinkles this act is probably causing. When, dare I say it, you are filled with unabashed hope.
The thing that makes these days so incredible to me is that they are usually just ordinary days. Granted, I live in Arizona, so a typical day normally includes bright blue skies, a slight breeze and frangrant blooms of red, pink and yellow along every manicured street. But, for my family, an ordinary day can and is, often plagued by conflict. Sundays tend to be the worst day of the week for us. Matthew has to leave early to get coffee started for church and I am left with the task of getting AC and myself to church on time in cute, church-appropriate attire. This may be a good time to mention that Anna Cate's idea of cute consists of a purple Clemson t-shirt and bright red yoga-style capris. Point being, it was Sunday and I was prepared for a struggle
So, imagine my surprise when I pulled back the shower curtain and find Anna Cate standing there wearing a cute pink dress with matching jelly shoes, brushing through her wet hair. And from there, the day only got better. I was able to blow dry and curl Anna Cate's hair with no complaints and she walked into Sunday School...early. We spent time with friends and closed up the cafe as a family. We then preceded to have lunch together, chose a new umbrella for the pool patio table and flowers for the planters. Anna Cate and I worked together to plant the new flowers while Matthew clipped the palm tree fronds. We ended the day with Anna Cate swimming in the pool while Matthew and I chatted on the patio.
I know, absolutely nothing exciting happened today. Really no reason to sit down and blog about a typical Sunday in our little corner of the world. But, it was just one of those rare days that the overall feeling was one of peace and harmony. It made my heart happy and I want to remember it.
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