Sometimes we need to sit down and stop everything and remember to be thankful for all we have. Some people do it once a year at Thanksgiving; others maybe Christmas, but I would like to make it a daily matter. This act alone gets rid of frustration, depression, anger, and a multitude of other things.
Here I am taking time out to tell God that I am sincerely thankful for my precious family, for food in my belly, for a nice roof over my head, for two vehicles, for coupons, and for my health and for friends and family that care about me.
Thank you to all of those who always check on me and bless me with your time, prayers, etc. You are not forgotten.
Join me this week in reminding myself and others how blessed we really are as so many are homeless and alone. I am additionally thankful that God is allowing me to go through the furnace and be purified like gold. Amen.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Reflections
The past few weeks have been challenging for me as a wife and stay at home mother. As you can imagine there are several needs that must be meet simultaneously during the day which can easily lead to high levels of frustration. Thankfully for me I can blog about them. :)
Feeding Time:
I can not speak for other moms out there, but my children wake up hungry...really hungry. Before I can open my eyes I hear their little voices saying "mommy I am so hungry". The youngest who can not yet speak English in using her first language; crying. She lets me know that she wants out of her playpen and NOW. They do not waste anytime starting their day.
Out in Public:
When out in public bystanders often ask, "How do you do it?". My initial reaction was do what? After some experience and deep thinking, I have come to the conclusion that they are really asking, "How do you watch over these kids days and night, keep them safe, and teach them how to act without losing your temper or even more so your mind, after all--they don't stop moving." My answer--its a process.
Bedtime:
As a wise women once said to me, if you are going through a hard time with your baby be rest assured it should change in about two weeks. Babies go through stages of fussiness, teething, separation anxiety, etc. However, if you are experiencing a great time with your baby enjoy because it is bound to change. Some nights bedtime goes surprisingly well; other nights it lasts longer than expected.
Free Time:
At our current stage in life relaxing and having free time are not the words that naturally flow from our lips. You will usually hear us say, "sit down. Stop hitting. Be nice. Eat your food. Put the baby down." But, when the I lay in bed and here the stillness of everyone sleeping I know that in the end it will be worth all the sacrifices we are making now.
Be encouraged and know THIS TOO SHALL PASS! Oh the beauties of life.
Feeding Time:
I can not speak for other moms out there, but my children wake up hungry...really hungry. Before I can open my eyes I hear their little voices saying "mommy I am so hungry". The youngest who can not yet speak English in using her first language; crying. She lets me know that she wants out of her playpen and NOW. They do not waste anytime starting their day.
Out in Public:
When out in public bystanders often ask, "How do you do it?". My initial reaction was do what? After some experience and deep thinking, I have come to the conclusion that they are really asking, "How do you watch over these kids days and night, keep them safe, and teach them how to act without losing your temper or even more so your mind, after all--they don't stop moving." My answer--its a process.
Bedtime:
As a wise women once said to me, if you are going through a hard time with your baby be rest assured it should change in about two weeks. Babies go through stages of fussiness, teething, separation anxiety, etc. However, if you are experiencing a great time with your baby enjoy because it is bound to change. Some nights bedtime goes surprisingly well; other nights it lasts longer than expected.
Free Time:
At our current stage in life relaxing and having free time are not the words that naturally flow from our lips. You will usually hear us say, "sit down. Stop hitting. Be nice. Eat your food. Put the baby down." But, when the I lay in bed and here the stillness of everyone sleeping I know that in the end it will be worth all the sacrifices we are making now.
Be encouraged and know THIS TOO SHALL PASS! Oh the beauties of life.
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