A Moment Of Joy

It's been a rough month!  We had two birthdays in March, plus we're getting our house ready to sell (which I've found that after ten years  and four kids is quite a process).  I've been so busy working on the house, and Marcos has been way busy at work.  Needless to say, the kids have suffered.  It's been chaotic and our routine has all but dissolved.  The last couple of days, Dylan has been in his room for timeout more than he's been out.  I've screamed.  I've cried.  I have not been at my best.  Today we were able to watch General Conference as a family.  We put out treats with words and the kids could take a treat when they heard the word during a conference talk.  It was a pretty good conference session with all the kids participating.  After, we ate lunch and the kids asked Marcos to jump on the tramp with them.  And he did.  I stayed inside with Caleb and cleaned up the kitchen.  But...I want to take a moment to reflect on the pure joy I feel right now.  Not the chaos I've been dealing with or the fear or sadness, but the pure joy.  Watching my husband jump with the kids on the tramp while I hang out with the roley poley cheerful little caterpillar, inching his way along the floor in the family room brings me such joy.  So here is a glimpse into what brought me joy today.