We parents have all had "that kind of day" When we wonder what we were thinking having kids lol. We have all been pushed to that point where we have a fight or flight reaction. How do we manage it? How do we stick it out for 18 plus years? Those smart remarks..rolls of the eyes, the slam of the door....we can only take so much before we break, Right? I was having one of those days..where all that happened..in one day!! I even wondered if posting my kids on Craigs list was legal ..lol ..I decided I needed a timeout...I served dinner then headed to the tub..a nice long soak...Hubby is wonderful and knew I needed to wash the days struggles off...as I lay there head in hands..breathing deep, feeling sorry for myself... I remember how my son came to me and said, "mom Im sorry " and as I looked into his eyes..I saw he was truly sorry...he too was just having a bad day. Then my daughter hugged me .."sorry mom for being disrespectful" her hug was tighter and longer than normal...She meant it...and as I sat in my soothing tub of water, remembering how any time my kids cross the line, they are miserable..and need my forgiveness, my hugs, it was as if God was reminding me that I have great kids..yes they get angry and yes they make mistakes..but they apologize and mean it..they hug, and kiss mom and dad..and they don't care who sees them..they laugh and joke and share stories and scripture and write songs of praise...Yes they can and they will push me to the end of my rope but they always seem to be there to offer a hand up...So parenting can be seen either as good or trying..and this my friend depends on how we see it...through our eyes..or Gods... Isn't this is true in all areas of our life...Blessings
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