So much of the behavior I see my girls exhibit are things that Ben and I both do, good and bad. It’s so scary how much they mimic us. It really is an excellent reminder of how we need to purposefully lead and teach them. We’re doing the best we know how, just as our parents did with us, but I know everyday there is definitely room for improvement. I’ve said this before, but I definitely am such a crazy mama. There’s always so much to do and time moves fast that I feel like I’m always stressed.
Everyday I’m learning how to trust God, be present in the moments, and give more smiles and hugs. Honestly though, some days smiles and hugs are in short supply and I always feel really badly later thinking I didn’t seize the moment with them. I let the stupid things that stress me out get me and make me cranky. I totally know it’s dumb. Tomorrow is never promised to any of us, so I really want to remember to be intentional daily.
Here’s to working on smiling through those refining moments and to have a generous amount of hugs and kisses every single day! I need to lead by example after all, so I better make sure to give them something good to follow.
P.S. The three big girls are wearing classic dresses from City Kid Style. I love the ease and playfulness of the dresses!
hi ruby
the more i read you the more i’m sharing your thoughts
but my crew is half
let’s see in december if baby is a girl _ i’m pretty sure 🙂
bise from france
Thanks you Kelly!
Such a good reminder! I’m pretty good about dishing out lots of kisses and hugs (easy for me since I only have 1!) but I definitely need to remember to be a better example. I forget sometimes that she’s observing my every move!
be more intentional daily. so good.
Oh my goodness gracious. Soul is SUCH a mini-True! So gorgeous. xo
It’s hard to remember that they are young, when patience run thin.
I know! I think I often think of them as little adults, but they so aren’t. I need to remind myself that daily.
there little dresses are adorable! and by the sounds of it, just because you are concerned with this– you are a great mama!
xxoo,
nikki
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Oh I hear you sister! xx Isn’t it comforting knowing you are not alone, around the world so many mothers feel the same way you do and I am one of them.x
Yes, I agree! We’re all in it together!
So adorable!
They are adorable.
It is freaky sometimes how you see your children getting bad sides that you have had that you hope they will not follow suit with. It is such a learning experience and is great that God leads the home when we allow Him to mold us and our family as we train our little disciples.
you guys are so cute!
Our Pastor talked about being intentional, this weekend at church, so good!
oh man, isn’t this a good slice of the truth? I’ve been trying to do this too. I only have two, but I keep feeling like my older kid keeps getting the brunt of my frustration and I always feel so so badly afterward. And he sometimes mimics my attitude which makes me feel even worse!
I know! I’m so embarrassed when they demonstrate bad behavior they learned from me! Ugh!
I think ever mom feels like this. I can definitely relate 😉
thank you for always sharing the good and bad. you are so refreshingly candid. it helps me to bring you down to earth and be able to relate. thank you again. (greatest mommy blog ever!)
smiling through the refining moments is such a great thought! and I actually like Glow’s little outfit the most!!