Sydney is giving us a run for our money with discipline. When she was younger she was just so cute and well behaved and then something happened...and now we have a very, I mean very, strong willed child. So I struggle every day with the questions...Am I doing this right? Am I raising this child the way God wants me to? Should I be disciplining her for this? ECT.
Life is just hard for me right now, and I know that it will get better but for now I am just praying that God shows me what I should be learning in these moments!
Awwwww, how I know! And people can't see that we are born sinners?! Just take one quick look at Miss Madison, and people would think otherwise!!! I know you are doing a great job...2's are hard, but then they turn 3 and they can 'think' better. This too shall pass, we all go thru it! -Believe me! Hang in there Mama...
ReplyDeleteYou're a great mom. You are doing a great job. The measure if that is how wonderful Sydney is when she is in the care of others...and she is great, aside from the whole poop thing. They learn at home and that's naturally where she is going to test you & push you.
ReplyDeleteAnd your little baby is going to make his/her grand entrance this summer in perfect fashion....dont worry. This precious kid is an absolute miracle - the baby that shouldnt be - and you've gotta celebrate that every day. No stressing, everything is & will continue to be just fine.
When you are stressed just remember Hale St. Everything's beautiful on Hale St....and we'll be there soon!
Awh, I'm sorry to hear about little Sydney. I'll be praying for you about your little one coming this summer too!
ReplyDeleteMy sister was very strong willed growing up & my mom loved the book, The Strong Willed Child, by James Dobson. I've also been listening to our pastor, Mark Driscoll's sermons on proverbs & there is some amazing sermons on raising children, mommies, daddies, etc. Here they are if you wanna listen, they are awesome!
Pastor Dad: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/ephesians/pastor-dad
Women as Mothers: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/proverbs/women-as-mothers
Men as Fathers: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/proverbs/men-as-fathers
Celebrating Children: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/proverbs/celebrating-children
Instructing Children: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/proverbs/instructing-children
Correcting Children: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/proverbs/correcting-children
Educating Children: http://www.marshillchurch.org/media/proverbs/educating-children