Monday Morning
I admit mornings are hard for me. Not necessarily the getting up, but my expectation of what I hoped the morning would bring.
In my mind the morning brings exercise, devotion, shower, and a house clean and picked up, ready for the day. Yet, the reality most mornings is a 2 year old who gets up early every day and wants to be held, a nursing baby and typically a couple rather grumpy kids. It’s usually a little crazy getting breakfast on the table and then there are beds to be made, a dishwasher to unload and breakfast spills to clean up. The kids need help getting dressed, they want my attention and are ready to play, the baby wants to nurse again and we should really start school.
It’s already 930 or later and my expectation of an ideal morning is not a reality once again. Or is that the case? I’ve said before I chose these kids and in doing so I chose messes and much less time for myself BUT i also chose so much more. I chose those early morning snuggles with my little ones. I chose getting to feed my family and make memories around the breakfast table. I chose teaching children how to get up and get ready and begin their day in Gods word. I chose to educate my kids. Forming habits in my kids takes time. It takes consistency. It takes repeating these steps every morning.
My kids are watching me as well. How am I responding when things don’t go exactly my way? I know how my kids respond. I’ve been guilty so many times for getting upset at my kids for having a bad attitude and yet.. How was my attitude that day? So maybe your morning isn’t going how you prefer.. It is Monday after all. Do what you can to adjust. If there isn’t time to be in Gods word, pray or turn on a worship song. If there isn’t time to exercise, plan to take a walk later on.
If you don’t have time for a shower…Put on fresh clothes and some mascara! 🙂
The day isn’t over at 9:30 AM. This whole parenting thing isn’t a sprint. There’s no way to get everything done in a short amount of time. It’s much more like a marathon. So, set a steady pace for yourself for the day, make some goals and enjoy. There are going to be bumps and detours.. Frustrations and even tears. That’s just part of the adventure. The reality of unmet expectation serve as a great reminder of our deep need of Jesus.
So lean on Him, hug your kids, turn on some music and Have a Happy Monday everyone!
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