Two verses that I want to remember today are "children are a gift from The Lord ", and "be doers of the word"! Before spending another whole day with my three children this summer, I want to remember that this time with them matters. Not a day to waste and end in regret. I want to hold on to the moments and cherish them, not wish them away.
Katherine and I decided to work on not being so harsh in my criticism. Instead of "what, you didn't feed the cat, even so I reminded you several times?", followed by "what, you didn't read again? I am so disappointed. No treat for you!", and "you left dishes on the table again! Why does nobody ever listen?", say "looks like you had a great day with Molly today! Let's go feed the cat and clean up the dishes, and then have a reading party."
Joseph wants some "special time" today, which for him means letting him talk, and for me to really listen. Even though it may be about the intecracies of some thoughts of his which are a bit cumbersome to follow.
Kaitlyn is more tricky. She pushes my buttons most frequently and I am sure to fail with her today. We will have to practice a lot of forgiveness and more relaxation and meditation skills. And keeping our tongues from committing evil!
Now to do this, I need God. I need to remember to call on him and ask a million times for help and strength and less selfishness.
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