Did you ever have Sunday mornings as a kid when mom seemed especially impatient and uptight, and since she is the person wh0 we all revolve around, all the children are also impatient and uptight and you end up late for church with a bitter taste in your mouth from the whole experience. ..
I'm wondering now is, if on those mornings my mother was juggling a crying baby who is up half the night and must be held the entire day, plus trying to finish up her sharing time for that day that isn't finished because she fell asleep with the baby the night before, while also trying to feed and dress three or more other children and be presentable herself meaning no baby barf on any of her clothing, and has to make sure her husband gets up in time, plans his lesson for primary and also looks presentable.
I really hope my mother leaves a comment to tell me how true this is, but I'm pretty sure it will probably be pretty accurate.
And to that I want to say two things...
First,I want to tell my mother thank you. I didn't tell her that enough when I was living under her roof and I don't think I appreciated all that she did like I do now that I am experiencing it myself. She was a good example and she was a dang good mommy! She still takes good care of me and my children- she makes life good.
Second, one o'clock church could not be coming at a better time!
I've had many, many, many days like that! And my hubby wonders why I'm ready for him to take over when he's home. ;D
ReplyDeleteI hate days like that, one day I told Kaitlyn that mommy needed a time out, and sat in my room for alittle bit.. I dont know I hate church at 1:00, right during nap time for my kiddos.
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how many Sunday's I have sat in church and thought, "the point is..?" I mine as well have stayed at home. I felt so frazzled, didn't get anything out of the meeting because I was either too uptight from getting eveyone to church on time or exhausted.....or all of the above. :o) You're doing a good job. Just like your mommy.
ReplyDeleteI always think of my own mother who went to church by herself for 20 years because my dad wasn't a member. I can't believe, knowing what I know now, that she got us all ready by herself and continued to come.
ReplyDeleteOh, I do know how it goes. May the force be with you and rest assured that it happens to all of us. We aren't equal in number of children but having a spouse gone and arranging babysitting so you can attend meetings at your building which is 30min. away, get your sharing time ready, and deal with kids who declare every single sunday "I Hate church, it's boring!" Oh yeah, I just wonder how my mom did it with 6 of us. No easy feat that's for sure. It does make things better when I realize that my kids come home from church with little tidbits more of knowledge. It's encouraging.
ReplyDeleteI think Milo is pretty handsome, wear the word out. It's okay.
Yep! Very accurate! Carrilyne, you are doing a great job. As I was reading that, many memories flooded me of days just like that. You are doing a great job! For 8 years I had those days, but it does get better you will get rest. I am so glad those days are over for me. But I appreciate what I went through. I learned patience, long suffering, kindness, love and many other virtues. You are too. Take some deep breaths and enjoy life. I love you!
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