Obviously I was having an "off day", ok a few of them in a row this weekend.  I told hubby I just didn't feel right this weekend and we prayed about it, because my fear was oh no, I am coming down with a cold or the flu or something.  Seems like I was just snapping at him for no reason and he was of course, in his own defense snapping back at me.  Nothing big grant you, but little things until we would both look at each other and say ok, new subject!  LOL

I had been wanting to get to Wal-Mart for a few things for over a week now and we had plans to go Saturday but it didn't work out.  Then we were planning on going after church on Sunday, but we ended up having church here at home because of the weather.  Ice and then snow!!!!  Since we have a 30 minute drive to church, and the bladers were not doing their job, we had to stay in.  So Monday, hubby had the day off and we had plans on going but he got to having a tummy ache (all is well......he isn't sick) and a headache and backed out on me.  So I sat and pouted about not going for a total of 2 minutes before he said, Dear, maybe you should go to the store or where ever you need to go to run your errands by yourself.  I will watch Noah and you can just go and get out of the house and get some fresh air and sunshine.  I was like, what??  LOL  Then he told me the reason Noah was so emotional today was becuase he thought he was "feeding" off of my emotions and I should really go get some things done and come back more refreshed and peaceful.  (Isn't he sweet not to say I was being well, you know....LOL)  I said maybe I should call Jen and take her with me.  He said great....make an evening out of it.  I said but I will be gone during supper time, can you handle it.  OF COURSE he said and nudged me to go again.  (I must have been driving the poor man crazy girls! LOL)

So I am getting bundled up, getting ready to pick up Jen and get some shopping done, and I decided to tease dear old hubby a little.  So I said, Are you sure I should go??? Maybe I should stay and fix supper and take care of you guys.  He replied, NO you should GO dear.  LOL  So then I started singing the oldie, should I stay or should I go????  And he said you should GO dear.  I love you and Noah loves you, but you should really GO! LOL

So last night hubby and Noah kicked me out of the house and I had a wonderful time goofing around Wal-Mart (i love the fabric department there), buying a few groceries we were completely out of, and just leasurely talking and goofing off.  Then we decided I wasn't peaceful enough to go home until my tummy was full of Chinese! LOL  (My excuse for eating out instead of going home for a salad! LOL)  The only thing that ruined our evening was a young mother and father with two little boys SCREAMING at the top of their lungs at Wal-Mart.  Well guess who shows up while we are finishing up our meals!!!!  You guessed it, the same family and they sat one table away from us.  I saw Jen's face go white and look behind me and they had just walked in!  So we hurried up to eat and left before our peace level got out of hand.  LOL

As I walked in the door last night afterwards, there was peace in the house.  Matthew and Noah had cooked some cornbread together (he brought Noah's step stool in the kitchen and let him pour the milk in and crack an egg and stir it) and then Noah ate some of his own creation as well.  Noah was freshly bathed and smelling good and ready for bed in his jammies and Matthew went on and on about how much fun he had with his son doing everything!!!  I have never heard Matthew rave and go on and on about how much fun he had with Noah, because normally he doesn't spend alot of time with Noah.  He sometimes doesn't know how to interact with Noah.  But they found out last night how in the kitchen!!!  I am so proud of both of them!!!

I was almost jealous I didn't get to do all the fun stuff with them, but then remembered all the fun Jen and I had, and how good the Chinese buffet was and God reminded me of how wonderful it was for Matthew to learn to become more interactive with his son and realized, it wasn't truly hubby, or Noah who kicked me out of the house last night.  It weas a God thing.  God wanted me to leave to get some peace, and He wanted to be able to work through Matthew and Noah last night to show some bonding and love between them as well. Isn't God good??? He always knows what we need.....no matter how big or small!!!!! 

So I am back in the house last night.  I slept in my cozy warm bed, and I woke up this morning feeling even more refreshed than last night, and I am ready to accomplish my to do list.  Well.....maybe. LOL

God's Blessings,

Amy Jo