The Miss Elaine-ous Life

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Seeing Things Through Their Eyes

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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…

Comments

  2. 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 🙂

  4. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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. 🙂