Lately I am working on seeing things from other people’s perspective.
Particularly my husband’s and my kids’.
Especially the kids, who are shorter, and not quite as wise and are still learning and soaking things in every day in some way.
I have to try to remember that they do not “know” everything I expect or want them to know, yet. And frankly they may never, because they are their own people.
But I also have to remember that I am one of their most important guides and teachers in this life. I am their example and they are watching me and listening to me (more than I think, I am guessing) every day of every week.
I want them to see someone who is kind and loving and trying their hardest to be full of grace.
Lately, I have not been that way as much as I should.
But I see it. And I know it and I am ready to try even harder to get there.
God has given me this beautiful family and I intend to cherish it.
As much as I possibly can…
The fact that you see things from a different point of view helps…a lot. =)
Amen. Sometimes we have to re-assess and re-evaluate. You are a great mom and they are also seeing someone who can make changes for the better. Way more important than having the perfect mom all the time
Good words. No matter how big the children are.
You ARE a good mother. It’s okay to have bad days, they should be able to see that you’re human too. They know they’re loved.
Me too, Elaine. I so need to adopt this attitude.
What a great reminder for us all…especially this momma who takes her children for granted too often. I need to pause and consider things from their perspective. It will make for a happier family all around.
Yep. I’ve been feeling the same way lately. I feel so impatient sometimes and it just irks me, because I know they are watching.
Beautiful post.
This post is just perfect… perfect, I say.
Yep. I do this. Sometimes Esther will say to me “But Mom I’m only 7, I would I know that!”
Love this post my friend. xoxo
Yes. I lie awake at night and try to hold onto how I will do this the next day, find my grace and my kindness and my patience.
I’m definitely guilty of forgetting that my kids are just little people learning things….and that they listen to everything.
Amen sister! I have had a day that I just want to forget and start fresh…..ugh
Love this, you.
So The mindful-ness, the wise, the grace.
So very *you.*
xo
What great photos! I think my favorite is your son on the fence…it captures what real boyhood used to be so well!
Beautiful post Elaine, keeping life’s priorities amongst the daily busy-ness isn’t easy.