I felt a bit bogged down yesterday. I’m trying to get Peter toilet trained. We are both stubborn…it might take awhile. I’m tired of living in an apartment. I would love a backyard and a garden. Carpet in the dining room is not a good idea. We spill far too often (including red koolaid). I would like to have an income. Curtis had been off his sleep schedule. I miss my family.

Anyway, I was thinking about all this and I realized I was still mostly happy about life. Right now is not easy or fun, but it is a stepping stone to a great future. Because I know that where I am going is good and will be worth the effort, right now isn’t so bad. It reminds me of hiking. Hiking is often challenging and not fun but I do it for the destination and the beauty on the way and it’s always worth it.

There is plenty of good in life too. I get to do fun things with my kids all day long. Lately I’ve read a novel, had friends over, visited a museum, did this. We are making cookies today. In just a few months, life will stop being transitory. Until then, I can still enjoy the small joys that are around me.