Some Thoughts...Scary, I know!

"The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down."Proverbs 14:1 (NIV)

I read this and wonder which of these women I have been today. Was I the wise woman, building a strong foundation for my family, my children, myself? Or was I the foolish woman, tearing down the bricks of that foundation that I've worked tirelessly to build?
Truthfully, I believe I was both. I found myself reaching beyond my comfort zone this morning and gathering with other women I don't know very well to provide Logan and Dylan with some great playtime with children their own age. This was greatly enjoyed all around!
And yet, I fought with my oldest son today over frivelous things, missing an opportunity to show and teach patience and instead taught impulsivity and anger. I made a lovely dinner at which we all sat around the dining room table with candles lit and marvelled at how much our "baby" Dylan has grown this last year into quite the "little boy", sharing laughs with my husband and children. And yet, I neglected to pray with my family before eating. Neglected to show them my own desire to thank God for the blessings he has bestowed, and sat pridefully, as if anything I have, I have earned without His grace.
I come to the conclusion that I was BOTH women today, was both women yesterday, and will probably be BOTH women tomorrow as well, though I will try a little harder each day to build more than I tear down.
And now, since I still have a few minutes left in this day to enjoy with my children, I will cuddle with them, read with them, laugh with them, and most importantly, Pray with them.
Good night...