calm

For no particular reason, at least not one that I can think of, yesterday evening felt so calm and peaceful.  The morning was hectic as I tried to get out the door in a timely manner for work, I was exhausted when I picked up Laci from my mom's later in the afternoon, and we ate pizza for dinner in front of the TV.  But then, after dinner, we went outside for a little family time and the dust just seemed to settle, and I felt happy and not quite so tired.

We brought some bread out to feed Leroy the Koi, who has not only survived the winter, but appears to be thriving in his murky home.

Laci, who had refused to eat any pizza for dinner, or pretty much anything else for the entire day, decided that stale bread intended for fish would be an acceptable meal.  I didn't argue with her, at least she was eating something.  And when she was done feeding herself, she fed the dogs.

And I'm all for dogs and child getting along.

Even as I put Laci to bed last night, I noticed how much more patient I felt than I have been feeling most of the time lately.  I wondered what had made the difference so that I could repeat it when necessary.  Patience has definitely not been my strong suit in the last few weeks.  But, I couldn't figure out what the difference was, and I probably never will.  I guess it is just part of the ebb and flow of emotions I've been dealing with lately.  So, instead of trying to figure out how to recreate it, I'll be satisfied with recording our evening here, so that on nights, or days, when my patience is running low (and I'm sure it will) I can remember that sometimes life is calm and I am patient.