Tuesday was my birthday. It was generally uneventful, and when I tell people this many reply, “Awwww” as if it was a bad thing. For me, uneventful days are actually quite lovely. Most days are filled with drama and excitement. I wouldn’t have it any other way, but I do relish the occasional uneventfulness of a lazy day.
Today is a working day for me. Which means I am mostly sitting at the computer working on any number of projects. The kids have eaten lunch and Bennie just asked for a piece of leftover birthday cake for dessert. When I replied, “Sure.” he went to get a plate. I took a picture of what he came back with. Yes, it is one of my larger sized tupperware containers. (see picture) His comment was, “I sure hope my piece of cake fits in this container.”
Expectations.
Ben has big ones. He expects everything we do to be the “greatest ever” and “most fun”. You know what? He is rarely disappointed. I think that is a lesson we all need to learn. To expect great things in our days, and be satisfied with what we get. Therein lies the secret to contentment. Therein lies the secret to acceptance-with-joy.
Peace.
