Today was a rough day but I am thankful that I came across this at Hy-Vee last week...

I know tomorrow will be better...or at least I hope. 

To help me get out of the funk tonight, I am thinking back to our time at Silver Dollar City. Even though my kids came down with croup while we were there...it was a lot of fun. I didn't look at my phone, answer emails or check my calendar while we were in Branson. 

John and Sophia saw Santa while we were there. John was hesitant but Sophia hopped right up on his lap!

I also think about one of our Christmas Calendar events - The Lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree. The weather was a beautiful and the music was wonderful. 

I also think about taking my kids to my school's Santa Breakfast. It was funny because John hopped right up on his lap and Sophia wouldn't go near him. Totally opposite than Silver Dollar City. 

And then I think about another Christmas Calendar activity - Decorating Gingerbread Men. 

Tonight's activity was an indoor picnic. Unfortunately, I had meetings tonight but John and Sophia assure me it was a blast. 

Like I said before..tomorrow will be better. I am blessed by my family, my job and my friends.