It can get monotonous, and sometimes I find myself dreading the starting of another day when all those same details need to be taken care of all over again. The same people need another cup of juice, and their hair and teeth brushed, and their fighting yelling selves put into time-out. I am not happy to admit that, but I know it's something a lot of other people can probably admit to thinking. (Whether you're a mom or not. Sometimes starting a new day is hard.)
But then I also read something on facebook the other day that kind of smacked me in the face. I spend too much time feeling sorry for myself about all the "details" that I have to take care of. Sighing over another mess to clean up, crying because I'm tired. I'm human, it's gonna happen I know. But the article I read said the problem isn't with those details, it's with my attitude. I can choose to thrive in this job I've been given, and let myself be used to bless the little people I spend the often monotonous days with.
They may be small, these kids and the details, but they are vital. And in pouring my life and time into them, it's given back to me multiplied when I get to watch them turn into something big.
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so true! Beautiful post. Adorable kids you have!
very true! We can't control what needs to be done, but we can control how we go about it :) And as a mom of older kids now, I can tell you its worth it :) The kids will remember and appreciate the details, I promise :)
I only have 2 kids, but I feel the same way sometimes! I think all Mums do. Awesome pictures! I'm stopping by from And Then She Snapped.
So true!!
One thing that helped me and that I have to constantly remind myself in thought "I'm tired and need a break" moments is that all the details are ways I am serving the Lord by serving my family!! OUCH!
The days can be LONG and Tiring... especially with a new babe and busy older kiddos:) Find something each day to do with the kids that you all enjoy ( a walk, making cookies expecting a mess, snuggling with a favorite kiddie book or watching their favorite show when you have no energy)... just something:)
They are all cute..Visiting from MM!
Love it. Sometimes I find myself so "big picture minded" that I forget to start by getting myself dressed in the morning. I never go to work naked, but you know what I mean.
Also love the focal points in the pics to go with your point of the finer details, great work.
Very true...I find, most of the issues arise when I am having the bad day.
Aww. I love it. So true and a great reminder. Sweet photos.
So, so true! I know I definitely need to be better about my attitude. :D Your photos are just lovely!
after a long day - feeling like I accomplished very little but never sat down - until now and barely to pee... I needed to read this. Thank you.
Lovely words and those shots are adorable!
Love these! That last one seriously made me grin! :)
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