"There are times when parenthood seems like nothing but feeding the mouth that bites you."
(Peter De Vries)
Here is another quote from my MOPS newsletter that really touched me today. I thought you all would enjoy it. I know somedays I feel like I work so hard to be the most loving, patient, and encouraging parent on earth. In return, I get whining, meltdowns, messes, and sibling fighting to deal with. Remember, babies are born selfish. They are supposed to be! If they weren't selfish, they wouldn't know how to tell us they're hungry and need changed. It is our job to mold them into selfless people. It takes months and even years to see results sometimes.
Today, I wondered to myself - "How am I going to raise 3 kids? Can I rethink this?" Thank the Lord, I have a Grandma intervention tomorrow! I will get a few hours break because Josh's mom offered to come and relieve me for the morning. Wow! What a blessing Grandmas are!
"Dear God, help my child to know what is good and right in your sight --- and give me the patience to help her as she learns."
Stay patient. We're in this for the long haul!
Devoted Mommy - Myah
I couldn't agree with you more! They can have you laughing one minute and tearing your hair out the next. Needless to say it is never boring and in the long run very rewarding.
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