I hate bad days. Those days when I feel like I spend more time cleaning up after the kids, disciplining Lauren, and trying to keep the chaos to a minimum; than really enjoying our time together. Then when I try to balance in daily chores, church callings and other responsibilities, I end up frustrated. Why can't everyday be a perfect-happy day?
I was having ONE OF THOSE DAYS last week, and that night I had a Stake Leadership Training I had to go to. The Stake President quoted a talk given by President Hinckley and I swear he said it just for me: "It is the mothers who set the tone of the home. It is the mothers who most directly affect the lives of their children. It is the mothers who teach infants to pray, who read to them choice and beautiful literature from the scriptures and other sources. It is mothers who nurture them and bring them up in the ways of the Lord. Their influence is paramount." President Gordon B. Hinckley
The choirs of angels were singing (only in my head of course!) Why didn't I think of it sooner (I guess it is always easier to place the blame elsewhere!) I knew then, that I needed to make some changes. If I have a better attitude and focus on the important things, the day is better, my kids are better, I am better. It is my responsibility. Will it always happen, no. Has everyday been perfect since I heard this, NO, but I am working on it!!
Then tonight I was reading the Visiting Teaching message and came across this:
"Never forget that these little ones are the sons and daughters of God and that yours is a custodial relationship to them, that He was a parent before you were parents and that He has not relinquished His parental rights or interest in these His little ones. . . . Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones. Welcome them into your homes, and nurture and love them with all of your hearts. They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried" President Gordon B. Hinckley
The angels were singing again! I'm not alone! I can do this. Love them, nurture them. Be patient, be patient. I can do it! Being a mom is not the easiest job, but it is my job and I am lucky to have it! Sometimes I just need a reminder (or was it a reprimand?). If I change my attitude, I can do it!
It's hard being the mother of a Princess!
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Ok. My visiting teacher read me that EXACT message today right after I kept reminding Ryan and Reagan to play nice and to listen to me!! Why am I always yelling at them? I know it feels like it's too much sometimes....but it's good to be reminded what really is important....and keeping the house perfectly cleaned isn't one of them. I'm glad I was reminded of that today. and You're an AWESOME mother!
I loved the message, too! The quote that stood out to me was about nurturing also meaning to prepare. We mother's need to stay on top of things so our homes will function... it's hard!
thanks for the uplift, linsey!
Thanks for the reminder Linsey! That President Hinckley sure knew what he was talking about! Those are both fabulous quotes that I will hang onto forever! I have these days quite often and it is good to remember that we aren't alone. On those hard days, I will remember what was taught in those quotes. Thanks again for sharing!!
THank you for sharing this, it was just what I needed to hear!
Thanks for the uplift and reminder today, it was just one of those days and its exactly what I needed! :-)
Thanks Linsey. I feel that I have those kind of days way too often. I know that there are things that don't matter as much like cleaning etc, but it sure is hard when having a clean and organized life and house help me feel better and I'm happier. Somehow, I need to find that happy medium.....
There's no doubt that being a mom has to be the best job in the world- the benefits are amazing! However, I think I need to talk to my employer about the pay and the hours! So until I get my raise, I'll be with you and try to have a better attitude, PLAN to do the things that really matter, and most of all, be patient.
I love this, too. When I was reading through the VT message, it stuck out to me that be patient is written twice in a row, kind of like remember, remember, or verily, verily, which are kind of hints in the scriptures to pay special attention to an important message. Patience has an extra importance I think. And it sounds more like a commandment - not "try to be patient", but "be patient". Makes me think, and like you, I really feel like I have some adjustments to make!
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