Trying Times!

I got to thinking... the hard times- and making it through them- are what really get me to believe I am "in it" for the long run, and always have been. Case in point... everyone knows, when its good, its good... its easy, fun to be in the relationship, etc. But, the testing times are when it gets hard, or has moments that are like, "OMG I COULD SCREAM!". Last week a couple days, I watched my friends' son while he was busy. I like to watch him, its never a problem, and we have fun together. He normally listens to me very well and is respectful to me, sometimes more to me than others, which I think is great. (It shows SO much potential for him!!!) Well, I had just gotten done doing some fun stuff with him, taking him swimming, getting pizza, etc. We had a good, relaxing, fun time. Well, he started to talk back and act up when I set a "guideline" for the rest of the night. Long story short, it made me mad and I disciplined him. He was sad, I was upset...It was one of those "WTF AM I DOING?! I JUST WANT TO RELAX TOO!!!"... and a few minutes later, I was doing just that; we were both content, etc. And then it hit me... I was able, okay with, and most of all, WILLING to do that and contend with those hard, frustrating times- (and have been (doing it) for the last 3 years)!!! That's what continues to make me know, as these happen more and more throughout our life, that I am in it and nothing will ever change that. I mean, as hard as it gets on days or the trying times, I know deep down I'm "NOT GOING ANYWHERE"... You know when they say (about parents to children), that "there is nothing that will make me stop loving you or ever give up". (Whatever that exact saying is!!!, ha!) Well, that's exactly how I feel... I know without a doubt that there is nothing that will change for to act badly or not be willing to help make all of our lives together great. They, me, and our relationship- and lives!- deserve it too!