We've had an unusually busy 7 days or so, and after a particularly low point last night I decided the computer was not going to be looked at until nap time. The kids have been so mischievous lately, even Coop (which is not like him), and I'm wondering if one factor is my own busyness. Is this some sort of desperate plea for attention and love? I'm sure that's only a small part, but the computer lay dormant all morning and I didn't even open my reader. We read lots of books, tried to find the missing dollhouse people (two weeks later the family has shrunk to a mere two people), and did our work without the thought of worrying about doing it quickly so as to get to the next thing. I don't mind that life is full, and that as a mom of three small children I will always be busy, but I do mind the rushing about and having to tell the kids to do their own thing so I can finish my work. And that work is usually so I can be a blessing to someone else...I'm not sure if I will ever learn this lesson. This post is sounding very familiar.
So I either need to learn to be very busy in a calm way or we need to do less. The verdict is still out. Or (option #3) we may just be in a season of needing to pull back for a short time in order to reassess needs and address behavioral issues...or maybe just to rest and gear up for the future. I'm also praying about it a lot.
Tonight is book club...The Excellent Wife is our book to discuss. I'm thinking it might be better for me to stay here and be an excellent wife (haven't seen a lot of my husband this week) but I always come home from book club motivated to "do" and "be", and this is a great topic on which to be inspired.
I was looking for a picture that reminded me of how in love I am with my children, and found this. Coop was the only grandchild at the time...look how enamored we all are! That's how I want to be with all my children, even when they are past that adorable baby stage and on to the destructive, arguing stage. :) God is so patient to forgive us and lead us as we go through our stages, and I desperately want to be a picture of Him to my children.
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2 comments:
That is a GREAT picture! And I am sooooo with you on wanting to always love and snuggle them just like I did when they were those squishy little peanuts!
you're amazing...even in your weakness. ;) God's strength is made perfect! AND, none of us care a lick if you do not post because you're spending time with your children, ok? love you.
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