One day, they will appreciate my 7 years straight of being pregnant and/or nursing.
One day, they will thank me for not sending them off to school and preschool so that I can have "me" time or so I can go to the gym or out for coffee with my girlfriends in the middle of the day.
One day, they will realize how much laundry they made for me.
One day, they will understand why I don't let them eat junk food or watch tv whenever they want to.
One day, they will understand the struggle not to show my frustration or lose my temper.
One day, they will understand and appreciate why I correct and discipline them.
One day, they will thank me.
Today, I'm hanging by a thread on that one day.
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Most days, I do what I do because it's the right thing to do. Not because I need praise or accolades. Not even because I need that one day in the future when they are parents themselves and truly understand this undertaking. I do it because it's what I believe I should do.
But today, I guess I'm feeling selfish. Today, I want to be the "Best Mom in the World!" because they know what it takes to do this job. That's where I am today. But as Scarlett says, "Tomorrow's another day!" And I'm sure it will be better tomorrow.
2 comments:
I know that feeling, when you just hit a day where it would be so nice to hear everyone appreciate all that you do. Those days are few and far between (I think because we don't do what we do for praise), but when they come I think it's okay to ask for what you want.
When I have those days, I will let my husband and children know - "Today I am in need of a little extra thanks and appreciation. Let's see who can make me smile the biggest today!" And I let them love on me.
It is absolutely okay to ask for what you want every now and then. As long as what you want doesn't grow into what you think you need or deserve.
For the record, what you do for your family blows my mind! Every time I read your blog I see Jesus. You are a blessing!
I completely know what you are talking about!! Such a delicate balance of our family knowing we are happy to serve them but don't want to be taken for granted or train them to not be appreciative for those that serve them!
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