This has always been something I struggled with and probably always be, but I am trying daily. I want to get it all done to every ones expectations, and then more, to every ones satisfaction. Can you say unreasonable expectations of myself and others???!!! You see I was having one of those days, where I was just being really hard on everyone around me and myself of course and I felt this urging to write a list of all that we had accomplished and realized we were doing great, I have a sixteen year old with 22 college credits, and he is almost a certified locksmith, our eleven year old is almost done with her six grade curriculum, our other daughter is almost done with her first grade curriculum, and Isaac well he is two, but potty trained. This made the light bulb go off in my head, we are actually ahead of schedule, not behind, and not struggling with school. I realized I do not need to be so driven to meet unrealistic goals, much less meet the goals that other people think we need to meet, I am raising pretty great kids overall, and most days, not all, having fun in the process, so in my opinion, that is a good thing, and really what matters the most to me!
So here are some things that I am finding to help in our home:
Start EVERYDAY in prayer
Get into the word, EVERY DAY, more so when I am feeling frustrated and overwhelmed
Time Out for fun, for all of us, even a walk around the block can change all our attitudes and make for such a better morning, afternoon, yes even evening
Not comparing myself to others and how they are doing and getting it all done, because really they are just like me, and NOT getting it all done
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