Since becoming a stay at home mother in August 2014, I have really began a new exciting journey in my life. With this new journey comes the test of my patience for my children. Just a recap for you all the ages of my kids. 7yrs, 3yrs, 18 mo., and 6mo. As you can see I'm a very busy lady! Each child has different needs and wants that require all my emotional, and physical strengths. Between getting everyday household chores completed, lunches for the kids, naps, homework, and dinner I'm completely worn out by the time my husband gets home from work.
As the sun sets my children sleep, as the sun rises there eyes awaken and my day begins. Most days I have it all together and feel like a 'SuperMom" then there are days at 3pm I'm still in my pajamas. Each day varies, I never know how each one will be.
Patience is a virtue..so I've heard numerous times. But seriously let's get real. I have moments I want to scream because everytime I turn around my son (18mo.) is climbing up something in my home. He falls gets right back up to do it again. This child is ALL BOY. Terrible Two's are around the corner and if I don't get grips on my patience, I don't know if I will survive! Along with my son, my daughter (3yrs.) is his partner in curiosity. Getting into my make-up applying "lips" as she calls it. Hiding under the bathroom sink, sneaking in the dryer (she can open the door by herself), picking up her sister (6mo) or waking her up just as I have gotten her to sleep. Each of my children know what pushes my buttons and test my limits everyday, I only look forward to nap time each day for me to regroup and get more housework complete.
I have had to go to the bathroom and close the door for a few moments to take deep breaths return back to the living room to play patty cake or kiss an owie. A mother's work is never done. I love being a mom and I love my children unconditionally.
God gives us each talents, and gifts in life. As a mother I feel my gifts are my children and my talents are one being patience for my kids. God knows my patience wear thin fast. I'm not a patient person. BUT over these next few weeks I'm going to be reading, praying and practicing better parenting with patience as a huge key.
Psalm 37:7 Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.
Okay, So I'm going to wait and listen more, talk less.. become quiet and hear him.
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