A while ago I came across this YouTube clip called Reflections of Motherhood. The creators asked mums if they could go back to before their first child, what advice they would give themselves. I just love it - only wish I could have seen it before I had my boys - the advice is fantastic. Watch for yourself....
I suffer from a terrible problem - I want to have perfect children! Ha yeah right. There is no such thing as a perfect human being. When I sit here and ponder on what I want to write, everything I come up with comes back to me - I want them to behave, I want them to have good manners, I I I I I I I I I. Why? Is it because I want to be seen as the perfect mother?? Maybe, or do I just want to cruise through motherhood, also maybe. In the meantime my cherubs are growing up quickly.
Everyone keeps telling me 'choose your battles'. And so I am. These school holidays have been fantastic. I have loved them - don't get me wrong I am looking forward to next week, but at the moment I am enjoying my boys.
I decided a few weeks back that the first week of the holidays would be just for us. We planned a number of things we wanted to do and did them all. Thankfully not too expensive! An arts and craft day (with lots of sticky goodness), baking, trip to the big red shed (requested everyday!), hitting golf balls at the driving range, movie, popcorn and pj day. It was fantastic.
Hope you have enjoyed the holidays.
2 comments:
So true. Thank you for the reminder. I constantly find myself asking that question, there is such a pride thing in having good kids. I want to be proud of my boys but must stay humble as a mum! I can only do what I am doing thanks to my Father in Heaven who gives me the day to day strength...
Your holiday activities sound like fun. I enjoy your ideas and have tried a couple. thanks.
Thanks Tina. There is certainly a fine line between being proud yet humble. I think that is my personal battle. Glad the ideas have helped.
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