Answered Prayer

I know we should take everything to the Lord in prayer. But sometimes I am quite guilty of trying to fix things on my own for way too long. We have had some problems with E and naptime, especially at school. We talked and talked and took away rewards and everything else I could think of. I said a few token prayers here and there, but nothing was helping. So this week I have been back in my Celebration of Discipline book and I have been reading the chapter on Simplicity, ironically enough! This was really perfect timing for this time in my life. I have found just in the last few weeks how simplifying my life makes me SOOO much happier, and in turn that effects those around me. I digress....I have really prayed this week about what to do with E and naps and all that. So Monday night as S and I were praying I sincerely laid it before the Lord. E and I had our usual talk Tuesday morning on the way to school and I dropped him off. I'll have to admit, I felt a little anxiety around nap time as I was fixing my lunch and the phone rang. But it wasn't his school and when I went to pick him up, there was his sucker!!!!! (they get one each day if they are "good") I was so relieved and he was happy and all was good. We called daddy and bragged and today he is already asleep. He only called me back once for a book and that was it! I know the Lord answers prayers, and He just proved it to me once again. I am ever so thankful! I think this re-teaches me that staying grounded in the Lord is key to all areas of our lives. Duh!! I know we'll have days that aren't as smooth as others, but I am thankful for this week. And I am thankful for the simplicity we are implementing in our lives--we are truly happier and having more fun!