Well, Monday was the start of the first full week of work and school (not the kids, but mine) since Christmas. Needless to say, I was not very happy.
My daughter had prepared a menu for the week — well, all of three meals since we are rarely at home. Groceries were purchased according to the requirements of these meals. She informed me that I would be cooking on Monday.
Uh, okay, I guess.
Well, Monday afternoon came all too quickly, and the family was waiting. Now, you need to understand something. Since returning to college during the summer of 2006, I have not cooked very often. I have never really enjoyed cooking for a family that picks apart my meals. As everyone knows, teenagers are very opinionated and do not like vegetables. So, I’ve basically stopped.
Monday night was going to be a rare exception to the case. However, I just did not want to cook the three ingredient (yes, you read that right) recipe that daughter-dear had picked out. I grumped, complained, and growled to all who were within listening distance. The meal turned out really good, and I did feel bad afterward.
Ok, ok…where am I going with this? I do have a point. Bear with me.
The next morning was the first day back to school for the kids. We got up and prepared for morning devotions. It’s a rule in the Auburnchick household. Devotions at 6:30am at the kitchen table. We have done this for years as I quickly realized that the mornings were the only time Auburnchick and children were together, consistently, each day.
I opened up the devotion book we are using, Daily Grace for Teens, and Tuesday’s devotion was titled “Feeling Grouchy.”
Ouch. Ok, God. This is not funny.
The devotion makes reference to the Israelites who, after being rescued from Pharoah’s hands, complained in the desert…after receiving manna from heaven too! They also complained when they saw giants in the Promised Land. They were telling God that they did not trust Him with such bleak circumstances. God became angry and prevented them from entering the Promised Land. Their grouchiness manifested itself in a lifetime of distrust and ungratefulness. It seems unbelievable, but I’m sure we can all relate. How many times has God rescued us from circumstances that seemed way beyond our ability to cope with? And yet, we quickly return to complaining.
<Sigh>
Ok, God. I understand. I’ve been blessed so abundantly. I sometimes forget that, or worse…I take it for granted. As the devotion stated, I need an attitude check.
I did cook dinner Tuesday night, and I did not even complain, despite one unhappy child (who will remain nameless). The family was shocked and appreciative.
Guess I’ll have to try cooking a bit more often.
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