February 09, 2006
Mama is tired
I just want to say an official thank you to my mom for everything she did for me that went unnoticed. Nothing makes you appreciate your mother more than being a mother yourself. I know that having three children, 3 and under, is a little more than ludicrous(sp?), but I guess I thought it would be easy to do what my mom did, and if I'm really being honest, I thought I could maybe be a perfected version of her excellent mothering. However, when I get mad, I yell. When I'm tired, I get selfish. When I have down time, and I should be on the floor with the kids, I putz around with a book or housework. The reality is that I'm pretty sure that I'll be lucky to come anywhere close to the mom I want to be and my mom was pretty awesome. She played with us a lot, read us endless books, and somehow managed to put a healthy meal on the table every night. She knew when to set aside her housework or her hobbies for us. She wasn't selfish with her time and I'm so thankful for that. I'm also thankful that God hasn't left me to my sin and that I have hope in his promise to sanctify me and fill me. If that weren't enough, and it is, I have three little redheads who think I'm wonderful even though I'm not. So... I'm tired and I feel like a robot tonight, but I still feel pretty blessed.
| By Karen | 08:17 PM
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Girl, I have always appreciated your honesty so much. Truly. I am a tired mama myself, having spent this day dedicated to the goal of keeping Gavin out of the time out chair- and keeping myself in control.(boy are those redheads strong-willed?!) I never thought I was short tempered until sleep became a fringe benefit instead of an assumed need. I struggle with the fact that I would love a home filled with children, but seem to fall short so often with the two I have. I wonder what would happen if I could manage to drag myself out of bed 30 min before the kids drag me out of bed (6 am!) and spent some quality time with the Lord, to put myself and my day on the right track. Oh, and for the record, I think you are an incredible mom- you have always encouraged me. Hang in there. Someday we WILL sleep.
love, Erin
Posted by: Erin Olig at February 9, 2006 10:33 PM
I love your page Karen! The photos are great! My little buddies! Talk to you soon!
Posted by: phil at February 16, 2006 08:04 PM