I am so impatient. I have noticed that when Abby or Ellie "flounders" to understand a concept...I am so irritated. I know that this has more to do with me than them. I know that I if I were teaching it in a creative way that they could resonate with then the problem would be eliminated. I also know that I am not Wonder Woman. i mean, honestly, some of my frustration is because of their laziness. I am having to be a wall right now. "Do not pass go. Do not collect $25." There are concepts that we are reviewing that should not be as difficult to them- if they would apply themselves. I am having to remember that they are young and that I am the one who volunteered for this. Getting irritated with them accomplishes absolutely nothing. In fact it produces what I do not want. I have to think on their level and try to imagine how they are hearing what I am saying.
In homeschooling, much like adoption, and parenting in general, I get downwind of myself almost daily. My heart is on display with every word that falls from my mouth. When the girls are scrapping Greg is really great at stopping them and saying, "Did you just say that she made you do that?? She didn't make you do anything. You responded out of the overflow of your heart." Wow. Could you not say that again?
Being a parent, homeschooling, dealing with life, a dog, a house that is always in need of re-pair- May all of this reveal a heart that is worshiping and grace filled!
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I think you expressed exactly how I feel some days. Thanks!
You make me tired just reading this! You are a gooooood "MOM."
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Thanks for always sharing so honestly.
Thanks for saying that... I was really feeling like that this week. It is refreshing to know that I am not the only one that struggles. Hope that you have a great week!
Do you think Greg could come preach to me at work? Many days I need to be reminded that my frustration & irritation is from my heart--not some external force.
Love you!
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