Teenage years are challenging, but the preschool years provides the other toughest chapter of childrearing. But once the elementary school years are fully upon you, you'll find some relief, as long as you don't physically wear yourself out being a 24/7 chauffeur.
When your kids can do chores correctly, and follow a routine, and control their voice volume better, it can be a great time for fond and loving memories to grow. So right now, while you feel the heat of the fire, don’t project a future full of awful fears. Stop it! Choose hope for a better tomorrow, and you'll be more likely to experience it.
What do you think Mary did as she changed Jesus' diapers? Live in the surface moment? No. She dreamed of what He would become. You can do the same. You have to, in order to keep up your hope.
As you verbalize your hopes to your kids, telling them what you envision them becoming, they will come to aspire to become just that. You will plant self-confidence in their hearts because once they know you really believe in them, it will help them believe in themselves.
Girl! You've got to train your mind to think right thoughts or you'll mess your emotions over. Think of the Apostle Paul in prison, writing to the Philippians, talking about joy. Dude, he had reason to complain, but he found reasons to rejoice.
I think you need to count your blessings. So here is an assignment: literally make a list of 50 things you are grateful for, and read that list every day this week. I'm serious. Do it!
Don’t forget: you are awesome and you're going to make it....
