I have had a rough day. I'm really struggling these days with patience. I feel very short on my patience all around. I hate that about myself. There are so many different things that have complicated our lives these past few months and I know that doesn't help matters. The fact that we are staying with family is probably the hardest. We have worked hard at raising our kids a certain way and though we are thankful for the time we've had to stay here "in-between" it has been hard dealing with our differences in parenting. I spend much of my day either keeping my kids from spending too much time being influenced or correcting the things that have already influenced my their attitudes. Since being here my daughters favorite word is now. And my sweet little boy now throws fits like a two year old. I hate that their attitudes are such. My patience gets worn when I feel as though I am backtracking all the time, correcting rotten behaviors and attitudes. When my patience is worn, I become short with them. I hate it. I hate even admitting it. I know that God has given me the strength thus far and I know that He will continue to do so.
So on to other things...
Today marks the beginning of NaBloPoMo (see banner on sidebar). I participated (or attempted to) last year. I failed miserably by missing a couple of days. I hope to finish this by posting every day without missing.
The kids had a wonderful time last night trick-or-treating! We went up down my brother's street and we even got to see my 6th grade teacher. She has been a friend of mine since my senior year of High School. She attended a service that Mike and I sang at at our church, she came to our wedding, and she even brought an adorable gift to me (at our home!)when I had Camden. She was the best teacher I had all through school. Any-hoo...off on that rabbit trail! The kids also went to the mall with Grandpa which was alright. I don't think I'd do that again unless it was freezing cold out! It was hard to keep the kids still long enough to get any good pics, but here are just a few of their fun...
Well, after many interruptions, I've seemed to get through this post. And the best part? My entire family is asleep and it is quiet! I think I may enjoy this time and watch a movie. Or maybe I will go to bed myself! Either way...until tomorrow. TTFN
3 comments:
We all feel that way as mothers. Don't be to hard on yourself. This too shall pass. I am the same way, & I beat myself up all the time. Hope tomorrow is a better day. Love their costumes. The TUTU is so precious. Did you make it? I made my girls each a TUTU...they love them! Glad they had fun Trick-or-Treating.
Mimi
i know how you feel. we have been through the effects of having family live with us & the reprocussions of our kids attitude. i will be praying for you. love you
The kids look so cute.
I struggle with the patience thing too. Funny thing the more I pray about it the harder it gets... :)
It just means God is working in my life. Some days it is good to give ourselves a break. We really are doing the best we can. You know "he" would not beat us up as much as we do ourselves...
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