You are a complete failure as a parent?
I feel like such a jerk at the moment.
I am really, really tired; a combination of my kids literally waking up nearly every hour from midnight to 6am every night in the past few weeks (I seriously can't remember the last time I went to sleep and then woke up in the morning), and if one of them hasn't woken up that hour, I'm woken up by Sabriel either kicking the heck out of me, contractions, or major leg cramps.
I'm running on low.
I'm tired of hearing "mommy, mommy, mommy" and feeling like I"m being ordered around all the time.
I'm tired of picking up crap that has been pulled out all over the house. How many freaking times do I have to say, "No!"
I'm tired of none of my clothes (maternity included) fitting normal.
I'm tired of my kids not following directions.
I'm tired of being stuck in the house with them, especially since we haven't really been able to go do fun stuff because of being sick, or a broken arm, or pink eye...
And what do I do? I take it out on my sweet child who is scared of having her hair washed in the sink.
I yelled and I screamed and I felt so ashamed when my husband took over, because I was losing it.
:(
I hate being trapped in this sinful body, I hate letting my brokeness control me.
So now, now that I've apologized to my two year old for yelling at her and freaking out on her because
I am burnt out, I'm going to snuggle with my kids and watch their "dragon movie" and feel horrible and pray that tomorrow is a day full of grace. I know it will be shown to me; I just pray that
I can show grace too.
It is crazy how satan uses the times we mess up to make us feel like failures, when you know there are far more times you are doing exactly what God has called you to do. I have spent many nights praying over the mess ups from the day, asking God to make something good come from my mess. :)
I know it sounds trite, I certainly don't mean it that way, but as "the ol' Grandma" around here I can tell you that this too shall pass. These days will disappear like a vapor and the children will be grown and gone.
Oh, and just to let you know, all 3 of my kiddos are grown, but I STILL don't get a full nights sleep. Between getting up to go to the bathroom, nudging a snorer in the room, heat flashes and insomina, I don't know when the last time was that I slept through the night! Oh the joys of being a woman!
I'll be thinking about you!
HUgs and Love,
K
When my oldest was two and I was pregnant with my youngest, I don't think there was a day/night that went by that I didn't have to profusely apologize to him. He's 9 now and a pretty good kid - I couldn't have done that much damage to him. And neither have you to Em or Att. :)
I pray that the kids be a little calmer and that you have some time to yourself. :)
I hope you found some grace I am looking for it myself.
hugs,
Laura
Give yourself some slack and let God's grace pour out over you. I have felt the same way more times than I'm willing to admit. And I've forgiven myself too. All we can do is teach our kids that we aren't perfect and show them who is. Then apologize and ask for forgiveness when we mess up. What a wonderful example you are setting when you do that! Keep your head up!
Give yourself some slack and let God's grace pour out over you. I have felt the same way more times than I'm willing to admit. And I've forgiven myself too. All we can do is teach our kids that we aren't perfect and show them who is. Then apologize and ask for forgiveness when we mess up. What a wonderful example you are setting when you do that! Keep your head up!
Give yourself some slack and let God's grace pour out over you. I have felt the same way more times than I'm willing to admit. And I've forgiven myself too. All we can do is teach our kids that we aren't perfect and show them who is. Then apologize and ask for forgiveness when we mess up. What a wonderful example you are setting when you do that! Keep your head up!
Give yourself some slack and let God's grace pour out over you. I have felt the same way more times than I'm willing to admit. And I've forgiven myself too. All we can do is teach our kids that we aren't perfect and show them who is. Then apologize and ask for forgiveness when we mess up. What a wonderful example you are setting when you do that! Keep your head up!
Give yourself some slack and let God's grace pour out over you. I have felt the same way more times than I'm willing to admit. And I've forgiven myself too. All we can do is teach our kids that we aren't perfect and show them who is. Then apologize and ask for forgiveness when we mess up. What a wonderful example you are setting when you do that! Keep your head up!
I was watching Candace Cameron the other day on the view, and something she said just rand so loudly in my heart.
She said "I purposed to be a stay at home mom".
Wow! As my boys are just getting older, I realize that time is so sweet. Those moments, those kisses, and all of that.
I looked at your pic of your big belly the other day, and literally thought "oh, those moments"
I have yelling days, losing it days, breaking point days, too!
They get easier as they get older, but these precious moments, even the moments when you can snuggle will be gone soon.
You know what? They love you right now. You are their hero! Regardless. They love you!
That's the best!
Chin up, V. God is good, He will show you joy just at the moment you need it! He always does for me.