As a mom there are lots of little things to be done throughout the day that I necessarily don’t want to stop and do sometimes:
- getting stuck food out of little teeth
- getting another dress out of the closet when there are 15 on the floor
- fixing another chocolate milk because the first one was spilt
- combing out tangly hair with tears and screams
- practicing spelling words and math facts
- playing another game of Candyland
- folding more laundry
- drawing another unicorn (even though I am getting pretty good at them!)
You know, the list goes on. But being a mom really isn’t about me. It’s about choosing them over myself. Not all the time but often. More yes than no. For when I do, I know I am developing patience, humility and a love that mirrors His. And that is what I want. If I am learning these characteristics through having to stop with my own agenda and serve my kids. Then I say yes, even when I don’t really want to. I know I want them to see these qualities in me more than hearing my “No” or look of “Really?”
How are you developing your character as a mom? What do your kids see within you?
Yes, it’s usually in these mundane moments where our children learn from us. I have to ask God’s help to see the day as NEW and look into their eyes fresh! Love your words girl. ~ Blessings, Amy
Oh i love this!! I needed it as well. A constant struggle for me as well. Learning it. Accepting that i need to accept it.
Good stuff
Good stuff
Love ya!
We are in this together!