Day 13

I told my wife something earlier today that I had not really grasped the entirety of. I simply told her that your perspective is a choice. This all came on the heels of a "rough" night with Millie last night. She was congested and couldn't sleep. We took turns trying to soothe her and get her back to sleep. In a last ditch effort on my part I took to the chair in the living room with a blanket and hoped for a couple of hours of sleep for the both of us. When she finally feel asleep I was able to fall asleep. Normally, this isn't/shouldn't be a big deal (the lack of sleep part). She is a good sleeper (both of my kids are really) and rarely wakes us up. This past weekend was one of my working weekends......40 hours in three days. I was tired and the last thing I really wanted to do was spend part of my night not sleeping. Remember the whole perspective is a choice thing??? After I showered up and got to work I got to thinking that I had quality time with my daughter this morning. It wasn't exactly how I had dreamed it would be. I may not get many more of those times as she grows up and moves on. After I changed my perspective on it, the situation didn't seem all that bad. I'm still tired, but at least now there is a tangible purpose behind for me.....quality time with Millie trying to help her get back to sleep.

Today I am thankful for a change of perspective that helps me realize what is important.