Screaming Kids

I woke up this morning to the tune of "Who Let the Dogs Out?" and two screaming kids. Why? Why must children fight when you are trying to sleep in? They were fighting over Bar-b-que chips.
Mitch:  "IIIIIII want the bag!!!"
Ben: "NOOOO!!! IIIIIII want to hold the bag you stupid dummy!!!!"
Mitch: "Do you want me to knock you out!!!?"
Ben: "Do you want me to knock YOU out??? I don't even like you! I'm not your brother anymore!!!"
Mitch: "Shut-up!"
Ben: "NO, you shut-up! I'm gonna eat alllll the chips and you get nothin'!"

Sigh.

So I had to get up to go and referee. I was not in a pleasant mood, either. I'm not a morning person to begin with, and I loathe being woke up. I have to admit I think I heard myself growl. Sophie growls when she's aggravated and no one says anything to her. So there. (I'm pretty sure my teeth were showing, too.)

My house still isn't decorated for Christmas. I did, however, purchase two pieces of decor over the weekend. One for outside, and one for the doorknob inside. Oh, and I did purchase an ornament from Starbucks, which  is still in the car. My house smells like Christmas, we do watch Christmas movies, and drink hot chocolate. It just doesn't feel like Christmas. Probably won't this year. I've got to get out of this! I have got to concentrate on the real meaning of Christmas, and not the circumstances I am sinking in. Wow, how selfish of me. The reason for the season, is the birth of Christ. I think it's time I start remembering that.

I've never been to a writer's conference or get-together, or editing party but there is a first time for everything! Tonight I'm going to Rockwall for my first meeting. I was actually supposed to have attended a conference in the summer but something came up at the last minute. Can't let that happen this coming year! I am so excited.

I miss my mom. I miss my Granny. I miss a lot of people today. It's not been just today either, it's been going on for a while. I tend to withdraw when this happens, and to tell you the truth, sometimes I like to withdraw. I enjoy being alone. I enjoy peace & quiet & those rare glimpses of tranquility. My soul craves them.

Well, I'm off to begin today's chores. Have a great day.

"Lord, please help me to find contentment in the simple things of my life. Help me to feel peace instead of despair. When my heart needs comforting, please lift my head to the Heavens. Oh, and while you're at it, could you please zap my kids mouths shut while I'm sleeping!!!?"

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