for a fresh start

Sometimes Elliot catches me at a weak moment, and I let him watch a movie to start the day. I almost always regret this, because when it is time to turn the movie off and do something else, he falls apart. Today was no different. He watched a movie. I finished my chores. And then his little world ended. I'll be honest, I wasn't in the best mood at that point, either. But I took a deep breath, and in my most patient voice, I convinced him that a trip to the park was what we needed. And it totally was! He ran around with his friends. I read my book in the sun. We both came home with a smile on our face and played a little baseball in the backyard.

Today I am thankful that no matter how a day begins, a fresh start is always possible.