This parenting thing is harder than I thought it would be.
Seriously.
It's like no one told me how hard it was going to be.
And now I feel like I am not the parent I want to be. There are so many things I need to be better at as a person and as a parent. It is a bit daunting to think of where I am and where I want to be as a mother. Heaven help me.
But, I do know that sometimes my heart feels that it cannot contain the love I have for these two little people. Like it sometimes truly overwhelms me with it's power. It throws me for a loop.
I love them so much. And I hope that that love is enough to make up for all my shortcomings as a mom.
5 comments:
Oh do I ever feel you here! We all have our shortcomings, but it is evident that you are doing an amazing job with these to sweet little ones. You can see it in their little eyes. Don't forget to give yourself credit for all that you do. The best advice I can give is that you get to clean your house and do dishes throughout your entire life, but you only get to build these tender sweet moments once in their lives. Take time to play and remember that they are just kids. :)
Keep up the great work!
I am with you... two is sooo hard somedays! and then one of them holds your hands or gives you a hug.. and then it seems alright! you are not alone!
First off, Amen! But also know that as long as we do our best...we can't be doing anything more. I just pray everytime I get frustrated, and than I pray to be patient, and then I pray they'll be safe and that I can have enough energy to keep up...so Heaven DOES help us :)
Yes sister, it is hard. Especially when you got from one to 2 and realize your child is not the little angel you thought. But everyone loses their temper and patience sometimes and yells. I don't care if people say they don't they are lying. It's impossible to be perfectly calm all the time when you have more than 1 child. But it is all worth it. I am striving to be a better mother, and yes it is really trying but as long as they know you love them and would do anything for them they will be great. Plus you have time to be better. It won't happen overnight. Love you sis. You are a great mother and don't feel less than that. Your father in Heaven wouldn't have sent his sweet angels to you unless he knew you could do it and had complete faith that you would raise them right. Just kiss them lots and laugh often!
I love this post! I think all mothers feel this way, thank you for putting it into such wonderful words.
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