off the chains…..
May 27th, 2008
my kids were that is, and then I proceeded to fall right off with them.
Have you ever had a moment where you just lost it? Does the phrase “screaming like a banshee” mean anything to you? Well, I just did it about 30 minutes ago and you would never know it based on these photos. It was normal children issues, but I found myself in a dangerous situation by a busy road and NO ONE was obeying the first time and on top of that they ALL were whining. Great Scott people. It was bad, bad I mean real bad.
They are all now having quiet time in their rooms, I am venting online to all of you dear people and PRAYING that God will always continue to cover my obvious gaps, and trust me people there are many of them. There are moments when there isn’t enough of me to go around, so I have learned to TRUST God at all times because otherwise I would go crazy. Honestly, our youngest easily counts for 2 children and at times 3. He runs FULL speed ahead, my oldest takes his SWEET time and the middle one is marching to her own drum, quit efficiently I might add. I can’t be 3 places at once.
On the up side, just prior to said breakdown, I got some great shots. And if you are really good, and ask nicely(I am serious you must ask or I wont do it:-)) I will post some rockin’ shots I did of friends over the last few days. It almost looks like I am a photographer:-)
Peace to all those who wish they could clone themselves today, so that their children each had a personal chaperon at all times~
Entry Filed under: Life
6 Comments
Add your own1. stewart,shona and jessica | May 27th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Hi
We were so surprised to see your blog win the blog of the day. It is a beautiful blog, so nicely written and very well laid out with a super theme. So no surprise there. What surprised us was the co-incidence. Our little girl is just 2 and today we have been discussing potentially home educating her.
We have three other children, they are 20,21 and 23. The eldest tours the world, the youngest is at uni doing Sociology and the middle one doing Nucleur Physics. It is going to be very interesting reading your blog and looking at the links
2. amanda | May 27th, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Been there. How humbling it is to lose it with our kids. How amazingly aware of His grace and mercy we can then become.
amanda
3. Kim | May 28th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
Sorry to hear about the chaos! Hopefully today is better. Please post these amazing pics you are talking about!!!! You know I want to see them.
4. Amber(Homeschool Diva) | May 28th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Today was much better thanks:-) Of course my biggest fan would ask:-) You are so sweet. I am loading them to flickr so I will post a link.
5. Shelley | May 28th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Bless your heart Amber!! It is good to know that I am not the only one who loses it with my kids. However, there is one thing I learned as a houseparent to 8 teenaged girls for 7 years at a Baptist children’s home…it is so awesome for them too see their Mommy in good times and in bad times. They learn so much when Mom is real and has to apologize, etc. I know that I would much rather them see me in my imperfection seeking God to help me get through it (whatever it is) than to see a perfect parent since it is not real!!
You are an inspiration to me Amber!!! Thanks for the role model not only to your kids but to us Moms out here who keep up with you!!!
In HIS Mighty Grip
Shelley
6. Amber(Homeschool Diva) | May 28th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Oh Shelly you are so sweet. Thanks for the encouragement. It is good to be reminded of that.
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