There are times that I catch glimpses of heaven; whether in the eyes of my kids when they are laughing and their eyes just shine as they belly laugh, or in those quiet moments when I watch their little angelic faces as they sleep as their stomachs rhythmically rise and fall. I had a tender experience with Hailey last week where she had a dream that put me in awe, realizing that she is really just on loan to me, and a blessing that I need to treasure. I am still trying to find that balance of respecting them for the fact that we are all spirits and were created by a Higher Being and the fact that they have little bodies that they are trying to figure out and at times spaz out! We went out to lunch yesterday with my Grandparents and Papa Great spilled his tall, full glass of ice water across the table fromHailey. It got her wet and she screamed, not just cried, but screamed that her new flower pants from Papa got all wet. I am sure it was cold, but I immediately stripped her right at the table and put on dry pants, trying to comfort her, but it was to no avail! She had a fit for a good 5 minutes. I knew she was hungry and needed food,but she couldn't calm down.
I get worn down and by the end of the day I am just so tired. I am trying to make dinner (homemade chicken noodle soup for the sickies in the house) and Preston and Hailey are both whining at me, Dave is late from school and just texted me that he will not even make it home for dinner, Hailey has decided she is too big for naps and yet still desperately needs them....Arrrrrrrr!!It is those times when I have a hard time remembering their divinity! So any ideas of how to keep a more eternal perspective on life? (Or is it just inevietable that this is life and it happens that way?)
I get worn down and by the end of the day I am just so tired. I am trying to make dinner (homemade chicken noodle soup for the sickies in the house) and Preston and Hailey are both whining at me, Dave is late from school and just texted me that he will not even make it home for dinner, Hailey has decided she is too big for naps and yet still desperately needs them....Arrrrrrrr!!It is those times when I have a hard time remembering their divinity! So any ideas of how to keep a more eternal perspective on life? (Or is it just inevietable that this is life and it happens that way?)
3 comments:
I wonder how our Father in Heaven feels when we, his children, throw fits over "flower pants." Or, what to Him would seem just as trivial. Michelle, you are an amazing mother! I don't have advice for you that extends past feeding and caring for cats. They do occasionally misbahave, like this morning when Polly kept running across the bedroom, launching herself in the air and clinging to the window curtains. I just spray them with water when they misbehave. Have you tried that? :) Hang in there! You are more of an example to those who know you than you could ever imagine. I love you! I'm glad you are mine, all mine...:)
I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels the way you do sometimes!
I always peep in on Briggie after I put him to bed- when he is peaceful- and then I remember how it is all worth it! Love ya!
A little better each time is all Heavenly Father asks of us. I love you to pieces! Hey, we are going to be in Utah the 18-26, I would love to see you all! How bout it? Let me know. Lots of love.
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