You know "those" days?

Today began like most days. I got up around 6:45, took my shower and got ready, put a load of laundry in the washer, got breakfast ready for Justin, and had a little Jesus time. Madalyn arrived around 8:00, and we played until Elizabeth woke up around 9:00. This is when the little things began. I realized while I was changing Elizabeth that I had no more diapers for Madalyn, size 2, and Elizabeth's size 4 diapers were not going to work! Ok, I had already wanted to go to Big Lots today, so no biggie! Now it was time for breakfast. I put Madalyn's yogurt on the table, but when I turned around to put Elizabeth in her chair, Madalyn found the yogurt and pulled it to the ground spilling blueberry yumminess all over the floor. Again, no biggie, we can handle a little quick floor clean up. After breakfast, we prepared for our outing to the post office and Big Lots. (Side Note: Getting out today was not the best choice to begin with. We had wind advisory warnings and the local lakes provided conditions suitable for surfing. ) I got the girls all loaded up and was ready to go until I realized I was missing a garage door opener. (Somehow we are down to one, and it was in Justin's truck.) After a stop at Justin's office to grab the opener, we were once again on our mission to the post office. Upon arriving at my destination, I reached into my wallet to grab cash only to find it not there. Grrr... I stuck the cash in the jogging stroller last night for our Sonic trip. OK, debit card. Nope, just changed banks, haven't activated the card and have not a clue as to the obscure pin that was given me. Alright, credit card. Not available either, in Justin's wallet after Sunday lunch with friends. Back to Justin's office we went. Following this, we endured the wind and survived the post office with the help of a few kind strangers to hold the series of 3 doors (not handicap friendly!). Our trip through Big Lots was also pretty successful. I found several good deals on items we needed, and I had a 20% off coupon for my whole purchase:) I believe the total was $12 for 2 boxes of organic mac and cheese, 2 boxes of organic cereal, face wash, diapers, a box of 24 puffs snack packs, and clorox anywhere spray. As we exited the store, the wind again threw us around. I positioned the cart in what I thought was a safe spot and began to put Elizabeth in the car. I got one strap over her shoulder and saw Madalyn and the cart being whipped around and rolling away! I quickly ran to Madalyn and got the cart under control. However, when we returned to the car, I found 4 locked doors with keys and Elizabeth inside!!!! After a moment of panic, I called Justin. He was on his way to a church conference an hour away, but he had only gotten a few miles away. Thankfully, Daddy came and saved the day! While we waited for him to get there, Elizabeth realized that she wasn't buckled and began to stand up, wiggle, and make me very nervous. She never was freaked out though; we just sang and made silly faces at each other and passed the 10 minutes safely. Whew! When I finally got into the car and looked at the clock, it was only 11:53! YIKES... what else was in store?
Thankfully the rest of my day was much better, and I did take a mommy break while the girls napped to watch The Pursuit of Happiness and cried some more.
When all was said and done, I thanked God that Justin was available to come so quickly, and that he had a key, and that Elizabeth was safe in the mean time! I need these humbling days to knock me down a bit from thinking I have it all under control. As a friend so sweetly reminded me tonight- HE is Always in Control!