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
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
I'm not a religious person, but I know that we all need our "me" time. I left out Me time for far too long and got very cranky and short with my loved ones. Everyone needs the time away to focus on something for themselves before they can share with others.
Those milkshakes look awesome. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Cassie/Bake Your Day says
I completely had one of "those days" yesterday and a coffee milkshake would have cured my blues. I love this!!
The Better Baker says
What an awesome heartfelt post! I love it...thanks for the reminder to keep the Main Thing the Main Thing. =) We all fail...and pick ourselves up by our boot straps and begin again. It does make SO much difference when we spend time with our Lord. I am ALL about smoothies and chilled coffee drinks in the summertime. This looks perfect. I love your wonderful photos too.
Heather Kinnaird says
We all know how you feel. As a SAHM we all have bad days, where we take our frustration out on our kids and spouse. Some quite time and that milkshake should fix it real quick:)
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
I know how you feel, Jocelyn. Sometimes I feel so weighed down by work, blogging, housecleaning, laundry, just everything--and I have had my fair share of "cranky mom" moments. But a little quiet time to reflect on your faith--and some milkshakes--should work wonders! 🙂 We were definitely on the same wavelength today. Gotta love those milkshakes!
Angie says
Those are adorable!! And what a great treat for summertime.
baking.serendipity says
I definitely need some more quiet time in my days (and a milkshake too!). I've made a pb/banana/marshmallow fluff milkshake, and adored it, but the coffee in this one puts it right over the top. Love it!
Hayley says
Quiet time is rare in the summer, and you had a bad day. You're not a bad person at all, and I'll bet your kids didn't think so either. I mean, you make them these awesome milkshakes! They sound so ridiculously good right now!
Tim, Allyson, and kids says
I love how you shared your heart. I have the same struggles with figuring out how to fit everything I need to do into any given day, but I've always found that when I spend a little time with God first, I seem to have more time during the rest of the day because everything (inside me) just goes smoother.This recipe sounds delicious, too! Peanut butter, coffee, and milkshakes...3 of my favorite things. We make frozen banana cream a lot. I wonder if you could use more frozen bananas and skip the ice cream. I feel a kitchen experiment coming soon :)<br
Kate says
You just combined three favorite flavors! Those shakes look AWESOME!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I hear you Jocelyn. That quiet time is gone in summer...and it's what we need the most! Today will be a better day and know that I'm thinking about you! Love the milkshakes too. Your photos are stunning.
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
It's funny that devotional time seems the easiest for us to "skip" .... I myself have been guilty. Sometimes I think as moms we're so worried about everyone and everything else, we often forget about ourselves and our needs. Thank you for sharing your day - It's so reassuring to know that we're not alone in "our bad days" ... I'm so glad you were able to figure out what you needed 🙂 Can't wait to try the milkshake!
Anita Kehn says
This is one of the best posts you have written. So very true. We can get into a rut that isn't so good and God brings us to our senses and we need to regroup our priorities. The important thing is to be willing to do it!! Thanks for sharing your heart. I have never made a milkshake but I'm seeing them all over so might have to break down and do it. This looks like a good one.
Ellen B Cookery says
On a good note, you know the answer to what you're missing. All the rest will come together once you fulfil this craving. I love the milkshake. By the way, I tried making your banana reese's cookies, however, they don't look half as nice as yours. I posted them on my blog today with a link back to yours for anyone looking for the real cookie. (We discovered that using an organic cake mix was the wrong way to make these cookies...)
Rebekah says
I hear that....I hate to think of the kids remembering "cranky mom" the most. And I have one of those infernal whistlers right now too....she just learned a few days ago and WON'T. STOP. Driving me crazy!
Thanks for the reminder to take care of what's most important first. 🙂
Aimee says
Girl, we live the same life sometimes! You could have been talking about MY day yesterday. Then when you went on to talk about your Bible time, BINGO. I had the SAME revelation yesterday. So bizarre. God is speaking to us for sure. Slow down, focus on what's REALLY important. I love that you said have some real "breakfast." It's so much easier for whatever reason during the school year, to focus and spend time in study. And in the summer I keep making excuses.
No more...
Sophie says
OK first of all, that milkshake? I want it. And I know how you feel about getting priorities straight… I've been having the same issue. Last week I kept thinking "Oh I'll do my devo this morning." and then I ended up saying "Maybe tonight." and you get the point. I could totally tell a difference in my attitude as well. A little God in your life makes a difference:) Have a great day, Jocelyn!
Averie (Love Veggies and Yoga) says
love everything about this post - the colors, the flavors, it's all..PERFECT!
Crystal says
I think it was right around this time two years ago that I started following your blog. I'm pretty sure I've loved you from that first post (I want to say it was some cupcake..inspired by a drink?). Anyways, I wanted to say that I felt like you were talking about me when I read this. I've had some bad "mean mommy" days this Summer and feel the need to reorganize my priorities. Taking care of yourself is so important but we often put it aside to care for our families and even our blogs. It's great that you realize what you need to do to be happy again. I hope things get better for you soon! {hugs}
Crystal
Angie@Echoes of Laughter says
Everyone has a bad day now and again! Don't be too hard on yourself! Don't discount your awesomeness the rest of the time! Love the milkshakes....they look so yummy and pretty! Have a great weekend! Angie xo