Right now I can honestly say I am not enjoying being a mom. Our days are filled with constant intervention from fighting, selfishness, hitting, and crying. I find myself dreading the mornings because I know this all will start as soon as the girls open their eyes!
Eliza is constantly saying "No, na na" (No Adrianna) whether or not Adrianna is near her or not!
She will randomly hit Adrianna with a toy, her silky, or her hand. Then she can be the sweetest creature ever created!
Adrianna argues with EVERYTHING! Her way is better, her way HAS to be different than mommy or daddy's. She always wants one more chance after she has had like 10.
I feel like I am always quoting Scripture or some concept we want her to learn. It is so tiring.
Both girls will be playing and Eliza will leave the toy for a second and Adrianna will run over from wherever she is and take and say "She was done with it I have it first"! If I never hear the words mine or no again it will be Heaven....literally!
I am at such a loss and so frustrated because the ways we have decided to deal with things don't seem to be working. Then I get more frustrated because I can't think of anything creative to do!
Sigh.....
My girls are so sweet most of the time and especially when they are by themselves! What is a tired, pregnant mom to do?!
I am hoping that I am not the only one dealing with this or else you all are going to thing I'm crazy and my kids are horrible!
I'm sure it is just a stage.....:)
I am really looking forward to getting into more of a routine with preschool and Bible study, then maybe things won't look so bleak!
I'm off to scour "Creative Correction" for some ideas!
"This is my beloved and this is my friend." Song of Solomon 5:16
Adrianna Grace
7 years old
Eliza Jacquelyn
4 1/2 years old
Caleb Eric Steven
2 1/2 years old
About Me
- BeckyG.
- I am a stay-at-home mom who is loving the every day journey God is guiding me through! I am learning to rely on Christ for my identity and value. I am taking each day as it comes and trusting God to give me grace and joy on this incredible journey!
3 comments:
Been there.. done that.. remember it well..... and it will pass, I promise! Keep doing what you're doing, you're doing a great job!
love you!
We're in the thick of that too. It's nice to hear that I'm not alone, but wow, is it tough. I find myself getting so frustrated at them that I just want to shut myself in the bathroom for a while!! :)
You know Becky, Rachel doesn't have a half-bad idea. Just shut yourself in the bathroom...if the kids are determined to duke it out, at least you would have 5 minutes of peace before having to clean the mess up! :)
Seriously though, I loved the verse Galatians 6:9 during those tough "mommy moments." Our efforts right now, paltry though they may seem, will one day reap a harvest if we are faithful.
You're a great mom...keep up the good work!
((HUGS))
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