On The Same Page

Lately there seems to be so many moments that I don't understand my husbands rhyme or reason.  His way of thinking is usually so different than mine.  At least it seems to start off that way.  I'm discovering at times (not always) but at times we do end up on the same page.  I get frustrated because I don't understand and I can't get him to understand me.  I to also get frustrated because its not the same right at the time I'm talking.  (see there is that I'm, me and my way and time again....when am I'm going to realize that its God's time and His way!)

Anyways I  usually end up walking away frustrated or I want to end the conversation and move on.  But then later when I reflect back things slowly make sense.  Now its only because I've given it time, space and a chance for the Holy Spirit to  work.  Most of the time I can see where I went wrong other times I'm not so sure.

So Last night we went to the church for a Valentine's Day dinner.  It was very nicely decorated and cozy.  The food was good.  Our dinner conversation was good to a point then it took a brief turn for the worst.  I made a comment about goals and said the first thing that came to mind.  Micah doesn't really set goals and I think that goals are a good thing.  So I mentioned about setting a goal of being able to go on a trip together, just the two of us.  Well let's just say that after he first opened his mouth and finished his first sentence I was ready to change the subject and move on.

I realize now that we are on the same page.  Family is important to him too.  Being with the kids as much as he can when he's not at work is okay with him.  That is how it should be.  We are here to raise our kids and be there for them now while they are all under the same roof.  "Our time" will come later in life, during the season of no kids in the house.  So I"m to make the most of the "our time" that we have now, like when the kids are at school and he and I can have breakfast together or meet for lunch.  When the kids are all scattered at friends' or activities.  When we go to Wine Styles,the movies,or out for dinner, going to the store together, the kids are asleep.  When I really look at it there are so many opportunities to spend together.  I just need to stop thinking about how few or many and enjoy the time by making the most of those moments.