Some days the kids try their best to get on the others' every nerve - and succeed.
Some days the only noise I hear is screaming and arguing.
Some days we all need a 5 minute time-out.
Some days there is not a moment of peace.
THANKFULLY NOT EVERY DAY IS THE SAME AS THE ONE BEFORE!
Some days I hear blissful playing and interacting between the kids.
Some days seem to sing with joy.
Some days we are all rested and enjoy our day together.
Some days the kids have a "you first" attitude, instead of a "me first" attitude.
Some days we go out of our way to show others we love them.
SOME DAYS ARE SO FULL OF UPS AND DOWNS, I GET DIZZY.
Today is that kind of "some day". The dizzy kind. One moment we are up and the next we are crashing down. Exhausting. Seriously caught myself saying to the kids, "Why can't you just get along?" Then immediately laughed at myself. Here I am talking to my 5 and 3 year old, whom are both very much in the "world revolves around me" phase. They are not always going to get along. This world is fallen and broken. Why do I expect my kids to have beaten the odds and be unblemished and perfect?! HA - I don't really think that way. I just get frustrated when we are constantly fighting the same battles over and over and over and over and over. I know I have a lot of parenting days ahead of me, but I have enough under my belt to know that this job that I have been blessed with takes time, patience, wisdom, and understanding. I also know that not all days are like this one. God blesses me with refreshing and rejuvenating days as well. Good or bad, I am thankful for each and every day I have with my children. I wouldn't want it any other way.
God, grant me the patience and perseverance to make it through this day. Give me wisdom as I parent these little ones. I pray that you bless this home with your peace and assurance that your mercies are new every morning.... and moment to moment.
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22-23
Lamentations 3:22-23
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I can so relate! You seem to handle your days with much more grace than I do...I have much to learn from you.
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