Yesterday was one of those days...
one where my attitude and heart just weren't right all day.
I had a serious case of the crankies...
and the sad thing, was that I knew it.
Did I do anything to change it?
No, and I let my crankiness out on my family.
The kids were loud and obnoxious all day...
and the infernal whistling in the house was getting on my last nerve.
I have to confess that I raised my voice to them more than once...
and I'm sure if a mirror had been in front of me, I wouldn't have liked what I saw.
Oh, and I made them clean up the many messes that they continued to leave behind.
Seriously I thought, "How many times do I have to tell them?" and
"Is summer over yet?" I may have even let the comment slip that I couldn't wait for school.
I let my irritation grow and grow without taking a moment to figure out what was behind it.
As I sat there,
I realized that I can pinpoint where my bad attitude is coming from.
Since summer has started we have gotten way off schedule.
Now that isn't the bad part...I think it's ok to relax a little when the opportunity is there.
But getting off schedule means we are up way later than before (me even later doing blog stuff)
causing us to sleep in until unearthly hours.
Then I am rushed to get exercise in, make food, clean the house, run errands, play games...
add in baking, blogging, photography...the list goes on.
add in baking, blogging, photography...the list goes on.
Did you catch something?
Nowhere in my list did I mention quiet time or Bible reading.
My heart isn't right because I haven't been getting the right food for my heart.
I spend a lot of my time every day around food, yet I fail to miss the most important meal.
I spend a lot of my time every day around food, yet I fail to miss the most important meal.
I keep telling myself that I need to get all this other stuff done first and that I will do it later.
Unfortunately, it never comes later.
My day feels rushed from all the things that I do...or don't do.
Some things are important (like trying to keep a clean house and feed munchkins)
but a lot of my day is filled with nothingness.
My priorities have gotten off track, and my attitude has just followed.
I need to be sitting down with my Bible and devotional and starting my day out better.
That alone will make me a more pleasant person to be around...
it will make me a nicer mom.
I don't want cranky mom to be the one the kids remember.
My goal for the rest of the summer...
make the time each morning to sit quietly, without the distractions of the internet,
and have some real "breakfast".
I think the crankies will disappear pretty quickly when I have the right food.
I know this had nothing to do with the milkshake pictures. I'm sorry!
When I sat down to write something, nothing came to mind.
All I could think about was the bad day
and how I messed up royally as a wife and mother.
The Lord prompted my heart, and it all just came out as I typed.
Thank you for letting me share a little bit of what was truly on my heart.
Now who wants a coffee milkshake?
Recipe
Peanut Butter Banana Coffee Milkshakes
Yield:
4 milkshakes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Peanut butter banana milkshakes get a jolt of caffeine from the coffee
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana
- 3 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup Cool Whip
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and pulse until smooth.
- Pour into 4 glasses and top with Cool Whip and sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 495Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 250mgCarbohydrates: 46gFiber: 4gSugar: 33gProtein: 12g
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
Pinned this! It looks amazing!!!
keri @ shaken together says
I love your top with cool whip and sprinkles "if desired" ... of course I desire 🙂 These look great for an afternoon pick me up! Thanks for sharing this at the {what's shakin' link party} this week!!
Cheerios and Lattes says
Looks amazing! Thank you for posting on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you'll be back this week.-Mackenzie<br
Mackenzie says
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Katie says
Yum! These are so gorgeous too! Love making homemade milkshakes!
Faith @ Artistic31Mama says
O...and I pinned this recipe and am making it tonight for my kids. 🙂 (Yes, it's 9:30pm but we're Waaaayyy off our schedule too!) 🙂 I'm just waiting for our bananas to finishing freezing. Yum!
Faith @ Artistic31Mama says
Jocelyn - Thank you so much for sharing from your heart. I was convicted of not sitting down to nourish my spirit throughout the day as well. Last night I went to church and we watched a video series by Lysa Terkhurst. I felt like God was speaking directly to me. I need to drink in the refreshing word of God. We went on a two week camping vacation and we came home about a week ago. Ever since we arrived back I feel like my world is falling apart. I'm a wedding/portrait photographer and have had a few sessions PLUS two back to back weddings, while trying to unpack and catch up from camping.....that's not to mention all the day to day things I still need to do to care for my four children and maintain whatever cleanliness is in our home. I finally gave it over to God and told Him "I can't do this without You; You have to lead me and show me how." This morning I read Psalms 65. It was an energizing way to start my day; more so than any breakfast could. 🙂 May you be blessed for sharing this. I'm glad I found your blog and am now following. 🙂
Allison @ Alli 'n Son says
Oh yes, I'm right there with you. My lazy days somehow feel rushed and over filled and I end up stressed by how much I need to accomplished, yet can't seem to. A moment for reflection seems perfect, as does this milk shake.
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Baked In The South says
Delish! Thanks for sharing! We would love to have you link up with our party!<br
MissCandiquik says
beaut-iful photos! These look soooo good right about now! I will be making these!
Jeanette says
I know how you feel. I joined a summer bible study group to help keep me on track. It helps put my week (and life) in perspective. Love the peanut butter and banana in your milkshake!
SallysBakingAddiction says
LOVING all of these flavors Jocelyn!! So sad I missed this on Friday - I was on vacation! I would've loved to make these over the weekend! Oh well, maybe next time! I honestly think I may make this or something very similar soon. The coffee + PB + banana.... spot on!
Walking on Sunshine... says
I want a milkshake! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday. Please come back again next week with another great recipe!
Kara @ Mine for the Making says
You are so right and I can totally relate. I need to get back on my normal routine as well. I think that's a great idea to set aside your quiet Bible reading time for first thing in the morning...feeding your heart first thing to start your day. I think I am going to to start doing this as well. And as for the shake...YUM! WANT! 🙂
Marlys Folly says
YUM! Looks like my kind of milkshake...and I always love your blogs. Thanks for posting on Foodie Friends Friday.
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Lisa says
Who wants a milkshake?!?! ME! ME! ME!!!!! And as far as your "bad day" it actually turned out GOOD because look what you got out of it-something to think and work on. I have me some pretty BAD days too and I think, nothing is a coincidence. The Lord works in mysterious ways! Keep smiling and oh yeah-LOVE your recipes!
Winnie says
Everyone has these days now and then and it's O.K 🙂
I think this milkshake is great and it's something I'd loooooooooooove to taste
Charlotte says
All of my favorite foods! Yum!
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
I'll take one 🙂 They look so refreshing...a perfect treat on these hot days!
shopannies says
with so many flavored coffees on the market yours sounds as if it would be amazingly tasty. Love drinks like this on hot summer days.
Shannon Madigan says
Hope your (very yummy looking) milkshake helped you focus and enjoy the day!