No More Yelling Day #3

So, day three has been a roller coaster. 

I felt pretty good about today because I was super flexible. I had lots of frustrating things happen, but I was able to roll with it! Short and sweet, that was my plan for my blog today. Nope...truth...ugly truth below.

I came home early, so my hubby could go to work for a tiny bit this week. (Reminder...he missed work all week, so I didn't have to--he is awesome.) we had a pretty good afternoon. I got my list done. (Have I mentioned my unhealthy obsession with lists? Ugh!) it is a good day when I get my list done! The exhausted children slept! I avoided yelling, even when I definitely got frustrated! What should I learn from this?? I can accomplish a peaceful afternoon if I set my own selfish attitudes aside! 

Positive day??? See the rest of the story.

Then, we were going on "guys night out" and "ladies and babies night out"! MISTAKE 1-I got frustrated at my husband for being later than he said...no, I didn't yell, but my tone was not kind. MISTAKE 2-I was rushing out the door so we could get our date in and my rushing tone helped nobody. I even rushed so much that I dropped my wallet in our driveway. I got a call when I was 10 minutes down the road and my husband graciously brought me my wallet. I caused the stress, unnecessary stress.

Later, my husband was discussing, with a guest, some stresses at my employment and the impact on our family. It is stressful to say the least-the things going on at work-and it is definitely discussion worthy. I really hate all that is going on and the impact that it will have on not only us, but our entire community. It is beyond emotional for me and I am definitely letting it impact our discussions. MISTAKE 3. I became short and argumentative with my husband, just a brief time, but it definitely was out of line. Nope, I didn't yell, but my tone was wrong. Apologies were given, but I need to show a change, not just say it.

Reflections:

1. I am super glad I am on this journey and that God is showing me things I can improve every day.

2. I have started to realize that this is much less of a yelling issue and much more of an attitude issue. 

3. I am definitely growing and it is DEFINITELY PAINFUL. It is, however, a healthy pain!