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One of Those Days!

The phrase, "One off those days." has come out of my mouth several times in the last 24 hours! As moms it is so easy to before overwhelmed with the every day tasks, let alone adding several stressful issues on top of them. For me, I admit I become so focused on all of the things I new to accomplish or fix or take care of that I often times overlook the things that stress my children out. Or, I dismiss them all together because they aren't a 'big deal'. 

I could not be more wrong! To my little guys it is a big deal if their jacket is not zipped up just to the right spot, or if a special blanket is left at a grandparents house. It's a big deal if a permission slip was not turned in the next day or if you forgot the page of your math homework. (Yeah, all of those were big problems in our house these past yes days!) I need to make them feel more important and not dismiss the small things. I need to help them work through their issues and help them resolve them, and not focus on them. They can get past the issues that cause them stress just as I can.

Today, my prayer is for a few things- to focus on our children and really listen to their issues, to focus on Jesus when we are having one of those days, and to cut ourselves some slack as mothers. We aren't perfect 100% of the time right? Cause I know I'm not even perfect 2% of the time. 

Dear Heavenly Father, 
Thank you for the times when we are overwhelmed, because I helps us to see that there are times when we are not. As moms, Lord, help us to take into account that just as we have things that stress us out, so do our children and we need to make those things important to us. Encourage us to listen to them, to guide them and help them. I pray that we also encourage other mothers who may be feeling overwhelmed. Also Lord, allow us to give ourselves some slack as moms. May we continue to strive for excellence but not feel as though we as complete failures when something goes wrong. Thank you for your energy and strength that is given to is when we become tired. 

Thank you lord, Amen. <3 

I love this photo becasue it reminds me of a wonderful relaxing day we had during summer vacation. I made the kids sidewalk chalk paint and we went outside and had a grand time- such a a care free day. It reminds me that even when we feel overwhelmed, there are moments in outlives in which God allows for enjoyment and peace. Even if it's just a few moments. <3 


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