Somedays I just want the world to disappear so that I can capture every moment selfishly with my kids. Other days I feel like all I have done is fail them.
I made the above comment to a dear friend earlier and then decided that it would be the subject of my blog today. As selfish as I want to be with my children, that does not prepare them for the world that we live in. As a parent, as soon as I think that we have conquered one issue--it is then painfully clear to me that we have so much more to tackle.
We continue to experience action/reaction issues. They're action, my reaction. Boy, oh boy! My precious children know how to push my buttons. And of course, it is typically at a time when I really do need to evaluate what my attention is being invested in.
I did not truly appreciate my parents until I had kids of my own. I wonder if that is when my kids will see what we are trying to establish with them now. I am honored to be "Momma". I am encouraged to know that God is the one who is truly in control.
Thoughts and feedback are welcome here.
I completely understand. I feel guilty for working and not being with them more which is what I really like to have happen but finances right now dictate that I have to work. There are days that my kids drive me crazy & others that I wish I could spend every waking moment with them & be there for them for every moment. I feel guilty alot!
ReplyDeletebjjernigan01 - EVERYTHING that you do is for them, work included.
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