I Got Tricks

I have two of the most temperature and sound sensitive children EVER. Seriously. My van has 3 different temperature settings (driver, passenger, and rear)- ridiculous I know. Yet it is not enough for Manning. He needs specific climate controls just for him that continously adjust to his needs.  "Momma, I am cold." 10 seconds passes. "Now, I am a little hot." Another 10 secs. "That's too cold- make it warmer."
Not to be left out, Myers needs the radio volume set at exactly level 12. Not 10, not 13, only 12. He can't read- how does it know?
After weeks and weeks of constantly changing the temperature and turning up the radio, I have finally figured it out. I got a whole bag of tricks and this is one of the best. As long as I put my hand on the temperature dial or the volume control, they are completely happy. Even if I do not change the current settings! They are content knowing I have validated their feelings. I have to hide my giggles every SINGLE time I ask, "Is that better?"  (knowing I have not changed it at ALL) and they nod totally pleased. Yes, I feel a little guilty about my tricks. However, as always my boys have taught me another good lesson. Am I content when my situation is less than ideal? When I want things a little different? When minor details are bugging me? If not, I need to reevaluate. Fifteen years ago I gave my life to Christ, from that point on HE has had HIS hand on the dials of my life. HE has control and I should be content knowing He is taking care of my needs. Just like I know Manning does not need the A/C on max when it is 50 degrees outside. (No matter how hot he says he is.) Our all-knowing, loving, God knows far better than I do about what I need. It is just up to me to nod and be pleased, when God decides to allow me to continue in a situation I would rather avoid.