or at least that is how I have been feeling lately. In the words of a wise woman I know, I have really felt like "parenting has taken me out by the back shed and kicked my butt" these past few weeks. I just want to get it out there that I am so grateful for the man that I married and that he is so loving toward me and our children. I am so grateful that he is the level head in our marriage, the one that can stand back and truly evaluate things and not let the emotions take over. I am the hot head. Surprised? I have no idea where I get my temper. I do know that I am not in this all by myself and I am so grateful that I also have a very patient Father in Heaven that has been getting an ear full this past little while. I am really picturing him just setting down the phone and walking away and checking in every now and again with a “aha, mmm, yea, go on”. I know that he is not, but sometimes I have to wonder. I do know that he hears and answers my prayers though and I am blessed daily with that confirmation. And thank goodness for all the women in my life (and my dad) that I have truly felt like they have had my back. Case in point, when I heard the door bell ring this morning to find my dad standing there with a huge box of bottled peaches that my mom had been slaving over, for me, I knew that someone out there still loved me.
P.S. Let the record show, I have amazing kids, I just need an owners manual!
and, I am also seriously so blessed!!! hehe
Monday, September 22, 2008
It takes a village...
Posted by Stacy at 3:02 PM
Labels: crazy mom stuff
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I have your back too! Say the word and I'll be over (when I'm not at work of course).
I know I'm still a kid, but I'm a good listener. I may not be able to help you solve the problem, but I can offer insights and help you calm down. At least, that's what I've been told.
:)
So glad to know I'm not alone! Those peaches look delish, and it sounds like you deserve them! And yes, you are 'seriously so blessed', just some of us more than others :)
If you ever find an owner's manual will you PLEASE send me a copy?!
I think bottled peaches can make any day better, especially when you don't have to bottle them yourself :)
I had no idea you had a temper!
We should get together sometime and catch up on things unblog-ish.
Oh, and it totally takes a village. Sometimes I feel like I am the village idiot - so I might not be much help for advice ;)
You are an AMAZING mom! I don't know what happened or how your last few days got to be so frustrating but there is one thing I do know for sure...you are my idol. I admire you and I pray to be more like YOU everyday! I hope you know that you are not alone and that we all have those crappy days. I love ya!
Can I just ditto Paula's comment. She said evrything so perfectly and I agree with every word...you are my idol too! Hang in there!
PS Sleep depravation NEVER helps ANY situation
I have to keep reminding myself that what we are teaching & doing, they are enough.
Then the faith comes in.
Keep it up! I know you are a good mother.
You could write the manual, you are one of the best mom's I know!!
Ditto on Paula and Andrea's. You are also a very inspired person close to the spirit. Hugs to you!! I hope you are doing better and your load is lightened. I was glad to hear Paula say we all have days like this too.
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