I am certain every single one of you can relate to this. Especially parents. And, most especially, moms. It is so easy to let ourselves get super emotionally wrapped up in the little things. We take pride in our children and in our homes and in our life's work. When things go bonkers (and they do at least 27 times a day) we take it to heart. I think that is completely acceptable as long as we carefully place these moments in that safe place in our heart where life makes us smile. The mud can be washed away, the dog won't be a pup forever, and our little ones grow up and change at least 27 times a day. Will you walk with me and learn to let go in the rain?
Not that long ago, a series of events like this would have caused me to literally scream and want to pull out my hair. I would have become frustrated beyond belief, feigning calmness to my children between clenched teeth. I would have grumbled and stomped, feeling guilty all along that I couldn’t keep it together. But this time, I laughed it off, chalked it up to the craziness of this beautiful life.
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