No matter where we are in our career as a mom, we've all said those words, "That's gonna leave a mark". In more ways than I can fathom we are leaving a mark on the lives of our children. From our actions to our works, and everything in between, we are leaving a mark on their blueprint.
As a mom of 4, I'm sure I've not been the best architect in the building of their character. I could blame my parents and the adults that I came into contact with as a child, but there comes a point where I have to step up, be accountable, and decided to do things differently if I don't like the way things are going.
Don't we all wish that we had more patience? I sure do. I know that my frustration fuse can be short. I get frazzled and my kids can see it. Shoot, they hear it when I tell them that they're driving me bonkers! I'm sure I drive them bonkers too.
I was thinking yesterday as I was driving along in the rain, that from the birth of my oldest to the birth of my twins, I managed to pump out 4 kids in 34 months. I am confident when I say that their closeness in age makes for some special tension and bickering in my house. There are days where I wish they were allowed to eat breakfast in their room so I could enjoy my coffee and cereal in relative peace.
Anyone else feel that way? I know I'm no alone.
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