Good Morning! Time for school!

Everyday is different in our household.

Some days, the kids are on the ball, I have my makeup and hair done in a timely manner, the baby sleeps in which is nice because, then, I don’t have the mini me following me around, crying to be held while I try to get myself ready. On these days, the older two aren’t fighting or arguing (at least, not as much). They get dressed, fed and are waiting to leave the house, patiently.

This isn’t every day, though. Other days, as I’m sure many can relate, are filled with torrential winds of emotions like a tornado tossing us all into a hell hole of chaos. Dramatic, I know. It’s really not far from the truth. On these days, I’m harping on the kids, despite my initial inclination to calm the storm and get everyone out of the house. Hopefully, in one price and shoes on feet.

Just like the rest of life, none of us are perfect. My fighting and arguing little monsters angels aren’t perfect. They can’t understand their emotions; they certainly cannot control them. Heck, there’s days I act just like my little humans.

I’m not always quick to catch my own emotion, or keep them in check. What I can do? I can teach them to begin to recognize how they are feeling, how to react in a positive way, and even how to reconcile a situation that has gone awry. Some days, it may fall on deaf ears, but it doesn’t mean we don’t give up. “Try, try again” comes to mind. Try again, and again, and again…… like a train on an endless track.

As parents, we could give up, but we don’t. We can’t! Our babies needs us to keep going and stay strong. They need to see us trying- trying what works and trying to figure out how to change what doesn’t. It’s all worth it.

2 Chronicles 15:7: "But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded."

Stay strong, Mama! You got this- the good days , and the hectic ones, too.