Look For the Signs

Last week I was having a hard time with my son.  He was cranky, whining and throwing temper tantrums.  It was 8am and he had already had 3...one because Mommy wouldn’t follow the garbage truck around the neighbourhood with him.  

When we were in the car, he was screaming and crying.  I was at my limits and was about to yell back when I saw a car in front of us with 2 dogs with their heads hanging out the window.  This reminded me of a video I once heard from Abraham-Hicks.

Q: Why do dogs risk getting bugs in their eyes, sticking their heads out of car windows?  
A: Because the contrast of the bugs in the eye is a small price to pay for the exhilaration of that ride….exactly the way you felt when you knew there would be contrast and you said the ride is going to be worth it.   

Here is the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI6qtppejWY

In that moment, my anger and frustration turned into laughter.  The bugs in my eyes: the temper tantrums, sleepless nights, early mornings, etc are nothing compared to the joy of watching this kid grow, learn, the snuggles and love.  

I am grateful for the reminder that I needed in that moment.  Also, to remind myself to look beyond the bugs and at the fun ride.

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