Have you ever had those "woe is me mommy days" when you think "What have I gotten myself into? I didn't sign up for this!" I had one of those yesterday. My youngest daughter decided to use you own "concoction" to put in one of her tea set bowls and decides to have a snack. Yuck! She did use a spoon however. Since it was supper time I guess she was hungry... I was horrified! Trust me a bath with multiple scrubbings was on the menu! I also used a healthy dose of bleach for the toys. Oy! Or those evenings when your house is messy and you have to make supper, fold laundry, and the phone rings (sometimes I don't answer it). There are some days when I want to "tap out" and say I'm done! I don't know of a Mom (stay at home or working) who hasn't had "one of those days". All at the same time I have a love for my children that is indescribable. I love those munchkins like crazy!!
Then I had another realization (even though I knew it was coming) that my oldest will turn 5 in two weeks and start Kindergarten in 8 months. I can't believe it!! I need to cherish these days because they will be gone before you know it and all the fun "school years" will begin. Snuggling on the couch in the morning while drinking coffee and chocolate milk and watching PBS, gone. The flexibility to go see Papa and Nanna, gone. Family outings on Fridays, gone. I'm so very glad God has a plan for our family and for me as a Momma. As he unfolds his plan and reveals it to us, we will except whatever comes along as a blessing and a chance to grow closer to Him.
I'm not perfect. I don't have all the answers but God does. Motherhood is tough! It's a wonderful yet challenging season.
I read this devotional today from
Proverbs 31 ministries. I hope it brings encouragement to your day.
