Happy, happy Monday to all of you! This weekend, as we were celebrating Mother's Day, I was reminding myself of all the things I want my kids to remember me for, and one of the things that came to my mind was laughter. Sometimes, I get so caught up in everything that needs to be done - chores done, meals prepared, school work finished, manners remembered, stupidity avoided - you know, in other words, things that make me look good - and I forget to show my kids that I enjoy them. Patience has never been something I have scored high marks in, but it's been especially short in supply these last two weeks. I need to enjoy my kids more. I need to laugh more with them...and at them! :) Instead of becoming annoyed when the cup of cold water spills in their laps, I can laugh at the surprised look on their face and help them clean it up. Instead of telling them to quit talking, I can listen to their "funny" jokes. Instead of sending them to play outside, I can watch them play and laugh at the discoveries they make. I'm sure that if I would spend more time laughing with my kiddos, I would be a more joyful mom. As we're busy trying to accomplish all of the necessary duties, let's not forget to laugh with our kiddos!
Wishing you a day full of blessings,
Christy
Do you have some topics for our Joyful Mom Mondays? I would love to hear them!
If you don't get it right the first time the Lord may not bring the blessing again, so having said that, I think you must be doing a much better job being Mom than you think, since you are having the blessed opportunity to do it again ♥ Enjoyed the post.
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