Some days being a mom is really tough. Today my one-year-old is teething, boycotting her nap, will only eat bananas and cries unless I’m holding her. My three-year-old is being exceptionally disobedient and defiant.
One of those behaviors in a day would make you stressed out but combined together and I’m ready to go back to bed or hide and it’s only 9 AM.
If you’re a mom you’ve experienced a day like this. Some days are just really hard. Some days you want to quit and say forget it. Here are a few things I do when I feel like I want to quit.
How I survive the difficult days.
- Remember it’s temporary. As much as today stinks, it’s temporary. Your kids will be in a better mood tomorrow. The teething will stop. Hang in there, it will get better.
- Find a way to unwind. You’ve got to find an outlet to unwind. If it’s really bad and you feel you’re going to lose it, put your kids in their beds or rooms where they’re safe and take ten minutes to get your sanity back. Take deep breaths, drink a quick cup of coffee, whatever. It’s not worth you losing your cool.
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- Realize how precious your children are. Even when they are annoying the snot out of you, they are precious lives that God has entrusted to your care. Keep reminding yourself of how precious they are and what an awesome opportunity you have to be their mom. God placed you and them together for a purpose. Never take it for granted.
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- Ask God for help. I can’t be a good mom without God’s help. As a mom, know you can always go to God for help and ask Him for wisdom. Many times I don’t know what to do or how to handle a situation. However, when I’ve gone to God and asked for his help, he’s often showed me something I could do to help the situation.
There will be many tough days as you raise your children. The important thing to do is to stay encouraged. Tomorrow will be another day. You can make it through! Don’t give up, you’re raising a precious blessing from God!
For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. – Phil 4:13 (NLT)
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