random (negative) thoughts for a monday.

note: i've waffled back and forth about posting this. i wrote it last night when i was in a super bad mood. i didn't think i'd publish it, but i often feel like my blog can be so happy clappy when that certainly isn't always the case. i often have hard days when i'm sad for no good reason. i think that part of me and my life should have a space here, too, because i know i'm not alone in that regard.

have i shared this picture yet? it has nothing to do with this post. it's here to balance out my grumpy mood :)

I'm so happy for my mom and her new job but it means she can't talk to me at anytime anymore. This is probably good for her but bums me out. She is the best & most patient listener on the planet.

Some days I feel so complete here. I feel like I have friends that I adore. I feel fulfilled in my role as mother & wife . Other days I feel empty & lonely.

I hate how Christians spend so much time focusing on the things we don't have in common. These things are so small compared to the many things we do share. Ultimately we have the same goal. Why don't we just help each other get there? It infuriates me that we so often fail to.

Also as Christians we spend so much time making people feel like they aren't doing enough or doing it right that some people just give up. This also infuriates me.

Anyone else experience PMS- like symptoms during ovulation? I'm starting to notice this trend in my cycle. This explains a lot about this post.

Ok, one last thing and it's a good one. Meredith suddenly is sleeping through the night. From about 7-7, or 8-7, or 7-6:30 she is sleeping straight through. I swear there were times I never, ever thought I'd see the day. And she did it all on her own. That is some happy news.