***UPDATE***
Friday is going so much better. I can tell people were praying for rest for me last night and for my sanity today. We've had a lazy morning, and I've gotten some laundry done. Again it makes me so thankful that we get a fresh start each day - and today didn't start until 7:45 a.m.!!! It's also finally a sunny day which always helps my attitude -and reinforcements (meaning my mom) are on they way.
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Kids: 14 (or so) Mommy: 0
Today has not been my most stellar day as a mom. You would think after 3 1/2 years I would be getting the hang of this - and I've even had 2 kids to practice on. Nevertheless, I found myself thinking I needed to re-think my strategies today. The day started off well enough, but has quickly become a blur of whining, crying, pestering, arguing, and bribing. I have compromised on so many things I shouldn't have. I am just too tired today to battle them. I know I'll pay tomorrow, but survival was the name of the game today...and maybe tomorrow too since Clay is out of town until Sunday. I am not proud of myself, and I am so very grateful that we can go to bed tonight and start fresh tomorrow - just hopefully not before 7:30 a.m.!!!!
Today has not been my most stellar day as a mom. You would think after 3 1/2 years I would be getting the hang of this - and I've even had 2 kids to practice on. Nevertheless, I found myself thinking I needed to re-think my strategies today. The day started off well enough, but has quickly become a blur of whining, crying, pestering, arguing, and bribing. I have compromised on so many things I shouldn't have. I am just too tired today to battle them. I know I'll pay tomorrow, but survival was the name of the game today...and maybe tomorrow too since Clay is out of town until Sunday. I am not proud of myself, and I am so very grateful that we can go to bed tonight and start fresh tomorrow - just hopefully not before 7:30 a.m.!!!!
4 comments:
I totally know where you are coming from. I have those days, too. I had several this week. It's such a relief to go to bed at night after a hard day. You're not alone!!!
Oh girl. I am lifting you up. That is so me yesterday. I finally broke and yelled so loud I peed in my pants - no lie. Hang in there!
Thank you four your empathetic, full of understanding, compassionate words.It is easier to know others walk beside you, fighting the same battles. God bless you! I am glad your day got better the other day.
You are doing a FABULOUS job!
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