This morning at the first sign of irritability with the kids I resolved to surrender and be motivated to the tasks of the day and engaging my family rather than my thoughts and entertainment.

We got up early and made it to mass in good spirits and on time. About halfway through mass the kids became unruly and we were forced to leave.

I had to remember that this is just how it is for us and this is who we are. We are doing better with the kids but their behavior and discipline is not as well formed as others. I must not worry about the opinion of others and I shouldn't compare our kids to others.

We had a great afternoon. I hung the Christmas lights and we watched a football game, the Cowboys and the Steelers. I got too emotionally invested in the game and I am still depressed about the loss.

I made the star for our roof.

Thanks be to God.