This afternoon and evening have not been the most joyful.
I do love my family and have a lot to be thankful for, but, ugh, today still held more frustrations than I would have preferred.
Since I know that there are a lot of MomsToolbox and Bible in 90 Days readers out there who have a lot more wisdom in the “mothering small children” chapter, I’d love tap into some of that wisdom.
My children are 5, 8 and almost 9. They are typically well-behaved and, to be honest, I’ve got a pretty good gig going on in my life with an awesome husband and a comfortable lifestyle.
But today I just want to take a break.
We went to the pool to try to make the most of the last days of summer and THAT didn’t even work. The kids were cranky. I was cranky. And I came home absolutely unmotivated to make dinner. So I retreated to my room with a magazine and closed the door. I left some pistachios on the table and told the kids to go for it as long as they cleaned up after themselves.
After awhile I realized dinner had to come (And I had planned to make a meal everyone likes) so I came out, made dinner and smiled.
I’m still feeling kind of blah and I don’t want to feel this way.
I want to be kind and loving and forgiving. I know my attitude sets the tone and I don’t want to be a grump… but sometimes, to be honest, I just feel grumpy.
Anyone have any tips?
For those in this chapter right now: How do you get yourself out of a grump slump?
And for those who have been here: Please share some wisdom!!
Thanks, y’all, for letting me be real. And thanks for your tips to come. I think I need to go make some chocolate chip cookies…
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