I held him through the storms and discomforts, walking, rocking, singing, silently, constantly, tearfully, lovingly, curiously, devotedly, nursing him when he searched, holding him when he arched, cradling him when he dozed off.Īnd I worried that he didn't like me, that I wasn't able to understand his call sometimes, that all my choices would backfire down the road.all the voices clanging and cautioning me to put him down or I'd spoil him. He slept in 45 minute intervals all day and night, and felt everything, light, sound, whispers, lawnmowers, doorbells, carseats, strollers, as an assault to his senses. On Wednesday, I’ll share a little project to help remind us that other things in life can wait.My older son, 16, wanted a 4th trimester when he was born. This time with babies at home will not last forever. So each day, make a little time to savor the moments. Most importantly, I want them to learn the value of God’s Word and the prominent place Jesus should hold in their lives. I want them to learn good manners, to develop hearts to serve, to age-appropriately handle their feelings and not getting their way, to be hard workers and so very much more. From living by example and deliberate instruction to taking advantage of teachable moments, there is an ocean of things I want my kids to know. Teach Always ~ As moms, we are constantly in a position to teach. Hug them and tell them how much you love them.ĥ. Hug Tight ~ Be affectionate with your kids. I don’t want to have my kids look back on their childhood and think of me as a yeller. And I will admit, I have been yelling more lately. Yell Less ~ When patience is running low, I’m sick or feeling stressed by something, my fuse is short. My kids think I’m hilarious when I tell them something that is obviously wrong, like when I have strawberries for them and I tell them to sit down and eat their cauliflower (and then continue to interchange other wrong foods that are less desirable than strawberries until their laughing silly.) And so to at least 2 people, I’m funny!! □ģ. Laugh Often ~ Are you a fun mom? Be silly. Get down on their level and connect with your kids on the floor.Ģ. Drop what you’re doing and play dolls, build an amazing lego tower, or play their favorite board game. Play A Lot ~ My kids love when they have my full attention. Here are 5 little reminders that we everyday mamas need to hear once in awhile.ġ. When we are stressed at work, overwhelmed by what we have to do, tempted to focus our own desires and dare I say ambitions, we need to remember that this precious time with our kids doesn’t last forever. But I don’t want to be lost in it and miss out on special moments with my children. And I am realizing that busyness is simply a part of life. not to mention when you take on a big project (like trying to prepare your house for sale or moving.) Life can get so busy. There are church, volunteer and work commitments to be met. After all, food must be cooked, a house cleaned and kids driven to activities. It is easy to lose yourself to all that needs to be done. We are at a wonderful and fun age, but I feel the busyness of life creeping in, competing for my attention. I remember when Sweet Boy used to rock out to the opening of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. She’ll be 4 this year and he’ll be graduating in December. ( Oooh, I love those bodies!)ĭan started working on his MBA when Sweet Girl was two weeks old. Now when I pick them up, they take up more than half my body length. Is it happening too fast for you? Are your children growing up too quickly? There was a time when I used to be able to hold my babies snug in my arms.
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