Unexpected Blessings

I’m a short-term pessimist and a long-term optimist. I expect the worst out of current situations, but believe things will work out in the long run. So, I thought this time without Joshua would be pretty awful. I figured the boys would run me ragged and I would be desperately holding on to my sanity. Half-way through, things are going better than I could have expected. The main reason for that? Our dear friend Adam.

I thought that Adam would basically keep me strong - be my psychological crutch. Because of his presence, I would be less likely to succumb to a selfish pity party. Though Adam has always been fantastic with the kids, I didn’t expect him to help with them beyond the occasional play-fest, especially because this is his vacation. He should be relaxing. But he has been such a help! He helps keep the house in order. He holds one while I tend to the other. He plays trains with Nolan (if you only knew how intensive this was…). It is such a blessing to have pessimistic expectations unrealized.

So while I miss Joshua like kah-razy (get thee home, hubby!), I am not the wimpy, slobbery mess I thought I would be. Thank you Adam for your generosity. Joshua will be grateful to come home to a calm home rather than one holding a emotionally deranged madwoman. Now let’s hope this wonderful blessing continues until Joshua arrives back home.