Today our family took a trip to visit my Father-in-law and his wife. I originally didn't approve of the trip because I didn't think it was practical to try and take all our kids on a 2 hour drive and try to handle them at my in-law's house. I tried not to fight with my wife about it even though she had misconceptions about why I didn't want to go. In the end I went and we had a great trip.

We had a great time even though it wasn't easy and it wasn't perfect. We kept our Christmas tradition of taking a trip.

I never got irritated with anyone or anything. We shared some great conversation about life, love, kids, family and God.

I take that back, I remember my wife reminding me to keep the Christmas spirit some time before we left but I don't remember what for.

Once again I am too tired to remember all my internal housecleaning and inspiration today.