If my kids knew that sometimes I only act mad because they wouldn't respond otherwise, would they quit responding at all?If they knew that sometimes after they get in trouble for their antics, I turn around and laugh at the very behavior that just got them in trouble, would they ever take me serious again?
If they caught me staring at them late at night when I should be sleeping, would they think I was crazy when I tell them they don't get enough rest?
If they saw my tears when we sing Happy Birthday, would they be able to slow down their growing up?
If they see how difficult it is to be a parent will they ever want to try?
If they knew that sometimes I want to hold them close and keep them from ever experiencing anything scary, would they run from me as fast as they could?
If I close my eyes and take a deep breath, will I make it through another day?
4 comments:
Ahh, yes. Deep breaths always help!
If they saw those things, they'd know how strong you are and how much you love them, and they'd do all those things because you do it!
Yes you will make it through, because when God made us mothers, he gave us the ability to tackle anything possible no matter how hard it seems. Even when we can't see how, it always works out, maybe not to our liking, but it always does, and we always find the strength somehow....there's a reason men can't get pregnant ;)
OOoooh, I love that picture! And your post. It's nice to know we all go through this, huh? And you do it with such grace.
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