Things have been hard for us lately. Compared to the stress and problems many others face, it seems silly and unimportant at times. Without barfing our drama all over this screen, let's just say a small black cloud has been hovering over our house. We are ready for it to move on. It needs to move on.
In the midst of our recent challenges, our kiddos have been an extra large handful. I find myself spending the majority of each day disciplining and fighting endless battles. I know that my consistency will pay off in the long run. But it doesn't make those difficult minutes, days and hours any easier. I am quickly going gray. Thank God for hair color. Ha!
I had a good cry the other day while talking about this with Conor. It made me realize just how much verbalizing it helps. Like most parents, I am constantly worried/stressing about the job I am doing as a mother. Parenthood is hard... harder than I ever could have expected. In all honesty, I have no idea what I am doing some days. Does anyone? Honestly?!
A day does not go by that I don't sit back and evaluate the good, the bad and the ugly. The truth is, no one is an expert. We all just do the best that we can. No one has all the answers or the perfect children, marriage or situation. Life is hard and we all make mistakes. Some days, just surviving is a success.
We all have different styles, comfort levels and ideas. I found
this article about over-parenting in
TIME very refreshing and I liked it. So I thought I would share.
At the end of the day motherhood is the hardest thing I have ever done. It's also the most rewarding and important. It's always good to know other parents feel the same way.
Have a great Monday everyone. Here's to a new week!!
