I feel a little a lot overwhelmed. Right now, today, this week, is one of those times. So I thought I’d go through my blog reader (Google reader) and read some blogs that would encourage me, where I am right now in the busy-ness, in the number of kids, in the mess.
So I talked to my friend, Tammy-Lee and cried. And that was good. And then I sat down and found this blog post – How to Balance Structure and Flexibility in Your Life as Mom. It sounded like just what I needed, so I quickly skimmed through it. And then I went back and read it again.
- Know yourself. - Spontaneous? or organized?
- Know the season you are in. – Flow with that season; don’t fight against it.
- Know your children. – More structure vs. less structure?
- Know that you should never compare.
Guess where I’ve failed the most???
Number 4 – I was comparing myself and my life to others with one or two children. I was comparing my life to others in very very different circumstances, different needs and different wants for their families and children.
I know that I need structure and routine. My season in life is busy, needy, rambunctious little ones. I know that my kids need lots of time to play, and they need to do some lessons. They get bored without some structured, planned learning.
What it comes down to is accepting the hand you’ve been dealt. Embrace it. Enjoy it. Before too long, this season will be over and you will be sad that you missed out. Be secure in you and in your decisions for your family. I have consciously made decisions that got me to this place in life. God has given me a very full life and for that I am grateful!
I know myself. I know my season. I know my children. I need to keep my nose in my own business and not wish for someone else’s life.
Striving to learn and live God's purposes,
5 comments:
This is a good thought provoking post LD. I'd say I'm probably most guilty of "fighting against my season."
I don't think about obtaining other peoples lifestyles, I'm just constantly thinking about how to change mine. I think that revolves a lot around the husband traveling, instead of embracing this lifestyle/season I seem to be fighting against it, and I probably rob myself of being happy a lot of times. It's funny that you wrote this post because I was thinking earlier that I should get a motto and try to live by it. Maybe not fighting my season would be a good one.
This is real life. It is bound to be overwhelming at times. I think it is great when people share their imperfections or emotions, because life isn't all sunshine and happiness. (Sounds nice though)
I know you read my post before, about Finding Happiness, but I thought I'd share it with you again. Hopefully it will help you find your path to happiness.
And remember... "This too, shall pass."
Alice.
Whoops, I forgot to leave the post!
http://awhimsicalwonderland.blogspot.com/2010/10/finding-happiness.html
Alice.
I used to be really bad at number 4 as well...I've been doing a lot better though, I'm thinking because I've limited my contact with lots of homeschoolers...LOL Especially on tidbits..sigh...I would beat myself up constantly when everyone would post their weekly plans etc. So as much as I miss the ladies on tidbits it's been a good healthy change! lol
I'm with you LaDonna! and Lori Dawn... miss your posts on tidbits- a lot!!!
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