L.I.F.E. Lessons
June 25, 2010 > 1 Comment
It seems only a short time ago that I announced we had a “bun in the oven” – well, almost a short time. These last couple of weeks especially have quite possibly been the longest weeks of my life.
Never has a pregnancy been so hard on my body.
We’re very thankful to the Lord for Baby’s seemingly good health and are grateful that the “pregnancy” has gone so very smoothly. The effect the pregnancy has had on my body however has been a bit difficult to deal with, although I hope that during my down time I have learned a few lessons along the way.
Lessons like:
- Children will do almost anything for you if they like you. If you are being an unlikeable person you can expect grumbles and moans when you most need their help.
- It is almost never will turn out right if you do things for others out of guilt. Do things because it is the right thing to do.
- It is OK to ask for help – not exactly pleasant for a control freak like me – but it is OK!
- Reward good behavior – We all like a pat on the back or a treat for all the work we do. Children are no different. I have always been the type to punish bad behavior and if the children do good…well, that’s what they’re supposed to do! I hope I have learned to actually tell them they’ve done a good job and to occasionally reward them for all they do right.
- Having a plan for myself and the family, even if it’s not always completely executed makes my husband really happy. What makes your husband happy? Are you doing it? If not, why not?
- Boys of all ages are completely capable of many household tasks and they even excel at some. Tasks such as making tea, washing, drying and folding clothes, unloading the dishwasher, dusting, vacuuming, changing sheets etc…
- The household can run smoothly and efficiently even when mom can’t “do it all,” but Mom has to be present and interacting with the family. Children will be children and need constant guidance and admonition from a parent. It doesn’t take very long at all for foolishness to rear up and then nothing gets done and no one can work.
- Menus, lists, and schedules are my friend.
- Taking care of my family, my home and my church are huge priorities to me and I don’t feel complete unless I can do each and every duty myself, to my liking.
I am certain there are more lessons I’ve learned the last couple of months while being an almost invalid with chronic back pain, but these are the ones that popped into my mind as I contemplated this post. I pray that these lessons stay fresh on my mind even when I am back to my old self.
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June 28th, 2010 @ 8:42 pm
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been praying for you as I know the time is getting closer! I know how difficult it can be to not be able to do things you want (and need) to do. Hang in there!!