There are days when I think that we are moving along and adjusting well...that we can handle four kids and the issues that they each deal with at their own stages of development. Most days are good, really good.
Then there are other days...days when the wheels fall off and everything collapses into a huge mess. On those days I feel like a complete failure as a mother. I practically swim in oceans of mom guilt. I am filled with regrets for how I handled the situations that led to the big crash, over analyzing how I could have done things differently and possibly prevented some of their pain and hurt. Today is one of those days.
Tomorrow will be better. Today is actually already improving.
Here is all I know today...I love my children with all my heart.
Mom guilt gets us nowhere. We can only do what we think is right at the time and continue to ask God for the wisdom we need. Guilt will only bog you down. Parenting is the hardest job in the world and God makes up for our weaknesses. Love you.
Debby said...
7:58 PM