Beauty from within...

I am going to write quickly tonight. My hubby has been out of town for a couple of nights. As I am sure you remember, I seem to think he can protect me from anything and I mean anything when he is here. When he leaves, I am scared to death. Therefore, I rarely sleep. I have found a new plan at combatting this problem though. I stay up until I can't stay up any longer! So, you can imagine I am exhausted tonight! I just thought I would share one of my kiddo stories tonight. I had to take my 10 year old to the orthodontist this week. Yes, at 10 he needed braces. Ouch (that is my pocketbook talking!) Anyway, I had a very hectic morning that morning. The girls had to be at school at 7:45 (our school doesn't start until 9 am). So, my schedule was a little off. We made it to the 'dontist and I just so happen to look in the mirror. I really don't do that very often because I am usually scared by what looks back at me. But, this morning takes the cake. I had completely forgotten to put make up on. Have I mentioned that I have red hair? That means no eyelashes! Still, that wouldn't be so bad (maybe!) if I wasn't turning in to the pimple horror story! Why is it that I NEVER had pimples as a adolescent, but now my hormones are in overdrive!?! Well, I tough it out because at this point I am 3/4 of the way there and I really don't have the energy to go back! I really was quite embarrased. But what is a girl to do! So, I managed to smile despite my polka dots and get out of the office as soon as possible. Thank goodness the twins were behaving. That I am sure was a special gift from God as He knew I couldn't handle no eyes, polka dots and embarrasing kiddos! After we were in the car, I went on and on to Ty about how I couldn't believe I got in the car and almost there without make up. I even went so far as to ask him what he was possibly thinking allowing me out of the house like that. This all culminated into Ty asking me a question that struck my tongue speechless. "Mom, why are you so worried about make up? You look fine." (My sweet child!) "I thought you said beauty came from the inside, not the outside?" Sometimes the mind of a child can really shed some perspective, can't it! The funny thing is, I put makeup on in the morning, but rarely if ever apply any extra during the day. No lipstick, powder or blush. Unless I have a date with my hubby. Those special times require a little extra effort. Hey, I have to attempt to remind the poor man what I looked like prior to boogers being smeared on my sweatshirt, juice stains on my pants from my twins thinking spitting their drinks is the next best thing, and play-doh being under my fingernails! Anyway, that is my story for tonight. My hubby is already in the bed. I hope you have a good night and remember, beauty comes from within...
I Peter 3:3-4
3 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4 Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight"