Tuesday, July 15, 2008

I Don't Wanna Be...

'that' Mom who is exasperated by her children, constantly correcting this and that, refereeing fights over silly things...

Some days are better than others.

And, yes, it is only 9:20.

14 comments:

Christi said...

Sounds like my afternoon yesterday! Hang in there.

Amanda said...

Bless Your Heart!

usafcole said...

Just said a little prayer for you and for the kids.

Pam C.

Kara said...

I hear you! I am at the computer to get away from my 3 little ones for a little bit...the day isn't even half over! Thank God I am going to visit my sister and my mom in a little bit. That always help...a change of scenery for the kids!

HW said...

Every mom is "that" mom for at least a few minutes on at least a few days during these years.
And it really is ok. The kids survive it.

Anonymous said...

I seem to be that Mom a lot! I know that this season of "craziness" will eventually come to an end and have been told I will miss it!

Cheri (aka "The Mom Lady") said...

Some days you just have to be "that mom" - they'll live and still regard you with love when adults. :) It happens sometimes. You know, some of the "wise sayings" that have stuck with me were words uttered by my exasperated mom when she had obviously had enough. "Remember you're a LADY!" was one. Another was "I don't care if your friends are doing it; WE don't do that!" and my personal NON-favorite "Close your legs. I can see from here to Japan!" when wearing a dress.

It has it's place. Think about how God felt with those whiny, pesky, ungrateful Israelites after they left Egypt - man, "road trip" AND wrongdoing at every turn. Aren't you glad we don't have a "smite" button? :)

Jennifer Mullinax said...

I hear ya...it's exhausting some days!! :)

Natalie said...

The fact that you recognize when you are being 'that mom' shows there is nothing to worry about. I know how you feel though. I dont want my kids to stress me out in public but I catch myself getting that way more often than not. In fact last week my verse to memorize was Phil 4:5...let your gentleness be evident to all. ouch. It will be better tomorrow...won't it?

Carolina Mama said...

No doubt! God Bless!

Kimberly said...

You have already received so many helpful comments but I had to add that I had the SAME day yesterday! I was so discouraged after I put the children to bed (my husband had to work late.) I was really beating myself up, feeling that I had not had a gentle answer for them nor had I been the example of cheerfulness that I had chided them about. I began to read my Bible study book, A Woman After God's Own Heart. It was helpful! This morning in my prayer time I asked the Lord specifically for gentleness,kindness, self-control and smiles for my children.I have to say it has been a better day and I've been thanking Him all day for it, knowing very well it is not me that is responsible. ;) Their behavior hasn't changed much but God has been working in my heart. He is so gracious with us all.

I have read your blog for a little while now and appreciate your honesty and humility in your Mommy role. Your children are blessed and I bet a better day is not far off.

Kim

Momma-of-5 said...

Can I just say that I'm so glad you posted this! It does my heart good to know that you have bad days! You're one of my heros (is inspiration a better word?) and I always get so down on myself when I have "one of those days". Thanks for being honest. Thanks for being real. Thanks for being human. And thank you, Lord, for grace!

Jenny said...

I was 'that' Mom today (and yesterday). :( But, tomorrow is a new day. :)

Anonymous said...

Oh yes, I am "that mom" alot lately. Don't want to be though. What a blessing the lady at Barnes & Noble was.