Did you ever have one of those days, not so good days with your children? No matter what you did you could not make them happy and they certainly did not make your life any easier. Wether it’s the baby that will not take a nap, or your toddler is throwing fits over everything, or your older one just is in a grouchy annoying mood. We all have those days and don’t you just wish the day away so you can start over with a happy child the next morning?
Even babies are people and we all have bad days, we just have different ways to express our grumpiness. Well I looked at my children while they were sleeping this morning before they woke up and it made yesterday melt away. Just try it when you know it won’t wake them up just look at their peaceful little faces, all the crying, whining, and complaining gone, just a relaxed little expression, it is priceless.
Many times in life it is difficult to see past our childrens’ many faults and see that God is within them, although we all know He’s there hiding somewhere deep within. If you get a chance tonight after you put your children to bed and you know they are truly asleep, God knows you don’t want to wake them, take a look even if your child is a teenager. Just give it a few minutes and see how precious and special they each are to you. I think that must be how God views each one of us. How much do WE screw up in our daily life and take the wrong path and do the wrong thing. Yet God always smiles upon us, He doesn’t see the faults but sees His precious creation. I think God looks at us with the eyes of a mother adoring her precious children while they sleep.
Today when your child does something annoying, you know he/she will, remember that precious sweet innocent expression and it may just help to bring you back to a calm and loving place. Thank God that He goes there every second of every day for us!
That was a good one, it really made me stop and think.
Lori,
I am so impressed and proud you are doing this. What a great way to share your experiences with other Moms, I am sure we will benefit in one way or another from this. Love your daily reflections. I will read it at work before my day starts, God knows I need it to deal with all the stress here. Thank you again for this and everything you have done for my kids, know that you have my full support.
Naarah,
Thank you so much for taking the time to look at it and always being supportive. You are a great friend. I don’t have all the right answers but it can’t hurt to try and help. Thank you for letting me be a part of Ethan and Heather’s life. I can’t wait to have him on the 15th and those weekends. He looks so different each time I see him. I will always hunt you down on Sundays because I love that boy and I don’t want him to forget me. Thanks for your kind words.
Lori
Lori,
You have always been an inspiration to me. I think of what God’s potential is for you and you just exceed it. This is my second passage that I read and I’m in tears because I find it so incredible. I just had a day with Samantha where every time we stopped doing something she liked she would just not be consoled. I went to the bathroom tonight and sure enough I looked at her sweet angel face and as you said you are reminded just how special they are.
Thank you for this website and words of wisdom.
Love,
Tara
Tara,
You are such a dear sweet soul. I love seeing you with Samantha I can always tell how in love with your child you are. If I can ever give you any kind of support being a mother it is my privilege to do so. You have inspired me since the day we met, to be closer to God and to continuously strenghten that relationship. Thank you for all of your friendship and love throughout the years. If you ever need me, you know that I am here for you.
Lori
Lori,
Great website! You are really amazing.
I took your suggestion and spent a few minutes watching Keeley sleep this morning before I had to wake her up. Then I woke her up with kisses and a song. Then we both went in and watched Steven sleep. It definitely got our day off to a great start!
Sharon,
Thank you so much for letting me know that it worked well for you. You are such a good person, I am very happy that we have become friends you have a sweet and good family. I look forward to a long friendship. Thanks for checking out the blog.
Lori