Yesterday...well, actually the whole week... was kinda ugh! I sometimes think, "Why on earth am I a SAHM??" I question my parenting skills... I get frustrated and aggravated and end up yelling at the kiddos more than I would like to. I feel bad, and just wanna run away. BUT then, IF I run away, I am also running from my husband...and that's not my intention- he's not the source of my stress...it's the all day long "momma, momma, momma, momma..." from 4 kids...did I mention ALL DAY LONG?? The fact that it's been too cold to get out & do stuff...so we're cooped up in the house all day... doesn't help matters either. I hit my moment last night. You know that moment, right?? I mean, surely I am not alone here?? The moment where if I didn't get out of the house I would probably explode? The point where there was nothing I could do to stop the tears of frustration??
Surely you get that, right?
So, my AWESOME husband said, "Go out, do something- alone or not- but go away for awhile...take your time! Have fun, but GO!" So, I went. I wasn't sure what I was gonna do, but I went! I called/text messaged a couple friends who were there for me in an instant...the cool part? They were having a rough week too, so I could be there for them too! Isn't God good? When life is rough, you can cry on a friend's shoulder, BUT you can also be their shoulder to cry on!! So glad I went out...came home with puffy eyes, but felt so much better!
So, in spite of the UGH week I have had, I am making today about the YAY! All the things I am grateful for!! I have learned in life that so much is about mind over matter... in the midst of crud, focus on the good... "And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." (Philippians 4:8) Today I choose to fix my thoughts on these things...the good things! And anytime a day starts out like the past few, I will do my darnedest to remember to focus on these things!
I am grateful for an amazing husband who understands me when others don't! A husband who loves me in spite of my flaws (and occasional break downs!!)! I am grateful for 4 wonderful kids- kids who are well-behaved, who listen, who love, who hug, who care for each other and everyone around them! I am grateful for a wonderful mom who is always there when I need her! I am grateful for in-laws who welcomed me into their family almost 9 years ago and love me as their own daughter! I am grateful for all of the friends I have in my life- friends I can call any time- day or night- to cry, laugh, or just chat! I am grateful for a good night sleep! Most of all, I am grateful for my GOD, my Abba Father, who lets me curl up in HIS arms when I need peace & rest- my God of comfort!
Now it’s your turn – take a moment to reflect on all your blessings and cultivate your grateful heart!
Surely you get that, right?
So, my AWESOME husband said, "Go out, do something- alone or not- but go away for awhile...take your time! Have fun, but GO!" So, I went. I wasn't sure what I was gonna do, but I went! I called/text messaged a couple friends who were there for me in an instant...the cool part? They were having a rough week too, so I could be there for them too! Isn't God good? When life is rough, you can cry on a friend's shoulder, BUT you can also be their shoulder to cry on!! So glad I went out...came home with puffy eyes, but felt so much better!
So, in spite of the UGH week I have had, I am making today about the YAY! All the things I am grateful for!! I have learned in life that so much is about mind over matter... in the midst of crud, focus on the good... "And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise." (Philippians 4:8) Today I choose to fix my thoughts on these things...the good things! And anytime a day starts out like the past few, I will do my darnedest to remember to focus on these things!
I am grateful for an amazing husband who understands me when others don't! A husband who loves me in spite of my flaws (and occasional break downs!!)! I am grateful for 4 wonderful kids- kids who are well-behaved, who listen, who love, who hug, who care for each other and everyone around them! I am grateful for a wonderful mom who is always there when I need her! I am grateful for in-laws who welcomed me into their family almost 9 years ago and love me as their own daughter! I am grateful for all of the friends I have in my life- friends I can call any time- day or night- to cry, laugh, or just chat! I am grateful for a good night sleep! Most of all, I am grateful for my GOD, my Abba Father, who lets me curl up in HIS arms when I need peace & rest- my God of comfort!
Now it’s your turn – take a moment to reflect on all your blessings and cultivate your grateful heart!
My last few days have been the same way since my husband has been out of town! I wish I could have some mommy time, but I guess I will have to wait a bit longer! I will do the same though and focus more on the positive! Thanks for the reminder! :)
ReplyDeleteWay to keep your chin up. Glad you could get out. And most importantly YES-I do know that moment! I get there way too often. Thankfully, Randy is good to encourage me to get out. The problem is - he works nights! ah well. We all do what we have to right? And way to go blogging again! Now I'm inspired to go do a quick blog myself. 'Night!
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