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Motherhood, Sewing, Family

Never My Interruptions

~ MOTHERHOOD, SHARING MY HEART WITH YOU

 

 

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I was annoyed by my kids all day. I had things to do but with their constant interruptions, I didn’t get it done until after 9pm, when I had it planned for it to be done by 1 pm. I’d be in the middle of my concentration and my 5-year old would spill a box of cereal, get in a fight with his friend, it’s his lunch time so I have to make him food, then get him ready to take him to preschool, constant questions, demands to look at him, listen to him, and play with him in between.

Then when all 3 kids got home, every 2 minutes one of them would come ask me a question or ask me to do something for them, and then 15 mins. before I had to leave to take my daughter to ukelele and then the pumpkin patch, while I was trying to get everything done before I left, Jay called to ask me something and let’s just say I wasn’t all warm and fuzzy towards him.

I can only answer so many questions and listen to so many stories and only do so much for everybody else except for me!!! I wanted to scream out.

My goal to get it done by 1 pm turned to 4 pm, then 6 pm because #momlife ukelele lesson and a fun outing I promised the kids, then 7:50 pm because #momlife I had to make dinner, and then the reality; it got done by 9:20 pm because #momlife tucked the kids in for bed and had a church meeting.

Do you get tired sometimes of the constant demands and the constant, never ending interruptions too?

As I felt frustrated and annoyed at how my schedule and my career suffers greatly because I’m a stay at home mom, I was reminded that my children, my family are never my interruptions, everything else is. It’s hard to remember in the midst of a due date or assignments and I’m still working on it but I know the truth is, they’re my main purpose in life and the biggest accomplishment I could ever achieve, and my most proud work I will ever do.

They’re my main focus and everything else is the distraction. #sharingmyheartwithyou

Meakness is Not a Weakness

~ SHARING MY HEART WITH YOU

 

 

meakness is not a weakness

We were too hungry to wait for dad for our #tyausunday

 

After learning about the definition of meekness today, it has now become one of my biggest goals in life, to become a person of meekness.

“The Christlike quality of meekness often is misunderstood in our contemporary world. Meekness is strong, not weak; active, not passive; courageous, not timid; restrained, not excessive; modest, not self-aggrandizing; and gracious, not brash. A meek person is not easily provoked, pretentious, or overbearing and readily acknowledges the accomplishments of others.

Whereas humility generally denotes dependence upon God and the constant need for His guidance and support, a distinguishing characteristic of meekness is a particular spiritual receptivity to learning both from the Holy Ghost and from people who may seem less capable, experienced, or educated, who may not hold important positions, or who otherwise may not appear to have much to contribute.” -Elder Bednar

I truly believe every person I will ever meet in this world has something they can teach me. I feel I’m always the one holding the mike on this platform so I want to turn the microphone over to you! I want to hear what’s in your heart, any wise words, your favorite quote, scripture, story, life lessons, anything! I want to learn from YOU! So don’t be shy, share with me what’s in your heart, I’d love to hear it.

The Thing About Difficult People

~ SHARING MY HEART WITH YOU

 

 

 

Have you ever had to deal with a difficult person in your life? I was thinking recently about all the difficult people I had to deal with throughout my life. People who annoy me, make me angry, make me frustrated, who tests my patience, people I had to forgive numerous times, people who’s actions bother me greatly, or people whom are very hard to love.

As I was thinking about all these people, I started to get annoyed again but then this thought came to me. ‘These difficult people are your greatest teachers.’

As I pondered this for awhile, my annoyance or dislike towards them was replaced with humility and gratitude. It’s easy to love people whom are easy to love or who love you. That’s just a natural reaction, it doesn’t require any strength or character to do that. But show me how a person treats their enemies or a person they think they’re above than, and I’ll show you their true character.

There’s not much qualities gained in us from people that are easy to love, easy to get along with. But the qualities that strengthen us in every positive way, comes from the difficult people. So I am grateful for all the people that were difficult to get along with, or difficult to love, for they have been my greatest teachers. And I thank them for that. Have you had to deal with someone difficult? #sharingmyheartwithyoust .

 

Why Are Kids So Selfish?

~ MOTHERHOOD, SHARING MY HEART WITH YOU

 

 

 

“Stop thinking about just yourself and start thinking about others!”, “Do you think you’re the only person in this world? You don’t think for one second what you’re doing might have an impact on other people’s lives?”

I’m ashamed to admit I yelled a variety of the above sentences to my kids this past week.

Why are kids so selfish? Why are they so self-centered and think the world revolves around them? Why don’t they realize they must be quiet because daddy is sleeping after working 100 hours this week on home building and at his work and desperately needs his sleep, only for them to forget 3 mins. later and start being so rambunctious? Why do they think I’m just sitting there doing absolutely nothing and just eagerly waiting for them to call upon me to come help them, as if I don’t have my own life and things to do?

All these thoughts have come to my mind, more so this week. Maybe because my aging mom is with us and she needs so much help, maybe because we broke ground and I have to pull my weight even more without Jay’s help, but I felt frustrated towards my kids more than usual.

‘Kids can only learn selflessness by watching you act selfless towards them. You’re with them the most so they learn from you the most on how to navigate this world. They can only learn kindness if they see you being kind. They learn to think about others as they watch you sacrifice and give to them and others around you. You’re their greatest example, teacher, and influence. So if you want to see them be selfless, first, you have to show it to them.’

This thought came to my mind and I was reminded of how important my job is. The traits I want my kids to have, I can only teach it to them if I show it to them by example. I am determined to have more patience and empathy towards my kids this new week as I hopefully lead by example. #sharingmyheartwithyoust