Proverbs 17:22

"A happy heart is good medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a broken spirit dries up the bones."

I often remind my children of their need to get a, "Happy Heart." I use this phrase to gently encourage them to get a better attitude or stop the whining. But this morning Beaux embarked on a little introspection of the heart all on her own. The conversation went something like this....

Me: "Beaux do not tell momma ,No, when I ask you to do something. When I ask you do something you say, Yes mam.'

(Imagine Beaux looking highly disinterested in what I am saying.)

Me: "Please look at me while I'm talking to you. Look at my face, does it look happy to you."

(Imagine Beaux looking highly annoyed by my rebuke)

Beaux: "Momma, look at my heart, does it look happy to you."

What could I do besides send her to her room before she saw me giggle. I think the "Happy Heart" challenge is going to apply to me today ~my bones are feeling a little brittle.