Jun

14

How I want to be when I grow up




My inlaws are visting this weekend, to celebrate both of my boys’ June birthdays and to watch Nolan play baseball. Of course we’re still waiting for the ball fields to dry out, since it’s been non stop rain recently.

I’m very blessed with wonderful inlaws. They have always been supportive of anything we’ve done. They are also great grandparents, totally devoted to their grandkids, and I love that. I can’t think of a time when I’ve been angry or annoyed with them, and that’s such a joy. I  have friends that get extremely frustrated – for lack of a nicer word – with their inlaws.

I can look at my mother in law and instantly see why my husband is the way he is. She is the most optimistic person I know.  We have never come to her with bad news and had her respond with anything but hope and faith that everything would work out. I used to get frustrated, because I’d call her to vent about something in my life and she flat out refused to join in the griping! I’ve never heard her complain.

That doesn’t frustrate me anymore, because I’m trying to live my life like that. I’ve learned that the griping doesn’t improve any situation, it just lets me get further into my little hole of despair. I’m trying to follow her lead, but it’s a daily struggle for me.

My husband is just like her, full of hope and optimism.  I was complaining/griping/whining recently about a possible upcoming change in my job situation. His response was “when one door closes another will open”. That’s a lovely thing to say, but it’s really annoying when I’m trying to wallow in self pity!

I am striving to be more postive, less “glass half empty”. It’s hard for me, but I know having that attitude makes each day easier, makes the trials more bearable. And it’s the example I want to set for my kids.

 

 

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