Are you having one of these days?

                         Some of you may say that you have too many of those

challenging days!!

        Mom are you under the cooking pot?

 Did you see what my mommy did with my dinner?

Does anyone know why she did this?

OR, would you happen to look like this?

 Are you ready to pull your hair out?

I have felt like both these moms sometime during my life.

Perhaps, you have, or are, struggling with things happening in your life; when you feel like you have lost control. You may or may not have little ones in high chairs or crawling around your feet, trying to pull on you; wanting you to hold them. Maybe, you are a mom that has elementary children, junior high teens and a child getting ready to graduate. Regardless of the ages, there are many times, we want to run and hide where no one can find us.

Have you experienced getting up 30 minutes late because the alarm didn’t go off? Everything is a rush to catch up with your busy schedule.  Instead, you feel like you are going the wrong way on an escalator. Your child’s soccer clothes weren’t washed and there is a game at 3:00. You are responsible for the car pool to school and some kids are waiting at the front door. You grab pop tarts and juice boxes as you rush your children to the car.

Oh no, you remembered, after the drop off at school, that you were asked  to bring a dessert to your husband’s, in office luncheon; and everyone is expecting your peach cobbler. You had planned to get up an hour early this morning and bake it, but the alarm. (You may want to set the buzzer on that; instead of soft classical music to wake you). Well anyway, you have learned your lesson.

There are so many things that can get us down and upset. I have been without a computer for a month because I had someone hack it. We had to get a new computer, change all the passwords and take documents, downloads, and all files; from the old to the new computer. What a mess. Very frustrating to say the least. To be honest, I wanted to ring the guys neck that did it. Just some evil people out there that have no problem in stealing what is not their property. I have learned my lesson about answering the call that popped up on the screen. I knew when I called it, I wasn’t suppose to respond. Jim nor Steve, didn’t have to say anything. I knew and I paid the horrible price. Never. Never again.

Well, some say, “This too shall pass.” but when you are dealing with something, and feeling so frustrated, you do not want to hear those words. I remember the days when our daughter was four years old and our son was crawling, cutting teeth and wanted to be held. He wasn’t sleeping at night and that definitely deprives a mom from her sleep. Our daughter loved to have someone play with her and wanted her time with mom also. There was a lady visiting me who had three teenagers and told me to enjoy the time, because your children will grow up way too soon and you will want this time again. Wel-l-l-l-l, maybe not exactly those days of cutting teeth and being fussy.  I did not believe her at that time. Now, that my children are grown, married, and have children of their own; I think back at that moment when my friend told me that, and now I know how time passes so quickly.

Moms, I know that many of you are so glad when it is bedtime; because you are exhausted. You feel that you never get to sit down and enjoy a glass of ice tea or cup of coffee. You have forgotten what a warm meal tastes like, because you are feeding the baby, helping a toddler, or getting up and down grabbing the items you forgot to put on the table.

OK. Enough. Let’s all just stop and chill. Who really cares if the clothes in the washer need to be put in the dryer; or the kitchen floor needs to be swept? Who cares if the refrigerator needs to be cleaned out? Who cares if you haven’t put on your makeup? Only you care. Guess what? Your work load  will still be there and you will accomplish so much more if you stop running around the house, getting upset as you kick the rubber ball out of your path to the bedroom; and raising your voice around your children. Who really benefits from that behavior? No one, and then you go on a guilt trip for your actions.

Take a time out mom. Take that 10-15 minute break. You will be so much better for it and so will your family. The following stress tips for a busy mom are:

1. Rise Early: Get up 15 minutes earlier than your children. Time for self.
2. Unplug:      Home is a noisy place. Turn off unnecessary electronics.
3. Start Small:  Too tired? Plan something simple for dinner. Even use the microwave.
4. Be Here Now:  Immerse yourself in the moment. Don’t worry over the future.
5. Adapt: Dinner doesn’t have to be ready at the same time every day. Sometimes, it can wait because a child needs you.
6. Talk it Out: “Self talk” Talk to yourself about things that happen. It can be corrected or replaced. Not life threatening.
7. Laugh a little:  Laughing makes life fun. Laugh at yourself.
8. Take a Break :  Your work is never done. Enjoy adult time outs.
9. Relax Enjoy Nature: Enjoy a brisk walk. Sit outside. Take a bubble bath.
10. Just Let Go: Busy work can wait. Family is important. Take time and enjoy freedom to live.”

We are in God’s care. We have great responsibilities  in our role as  moms. We need to take time to read our Bible, read devotionals, spend time in prayer for ourselves and our family. Teach your children about God. They deserve that. You know what you want to know about God and perhaps you are not into going to church; and being involved, but you need to allow your children to know God. The greatest accomplishments in your life is to lead your children to a close personal salvation experience with Christ as their Savior. That is an eternal priority as a parent.

This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6

With all of life before you, start today to enjoy your life and your family. Yes, there is coming a day when you will want time to slow down; so you can enjoy and soak in all that God has for you. You only have one life to live.

Oh, yes. In a few days it will be Mother’s Day, Forget all your worries and concerns and enjoy your special day. After all, this is what we all love to hear: “I love you Mom.” “Thank you for being my Mom”.

 

 

 

 

https:www.parenting.com/article/10-stress-busting-tips-for-busy-moms