Tuesday, August 16, 2011
I love my kids. I really do. No one would have known it this morning. I got up extra early to exercise so I could come home and make pancakes for the boys before school. They were not excited for the pancakes and the oldest even refused to try a bite. I over-reacted, probably because I was tired, my body is tired and I felt unappreciated. I even said "don't be surprised if I'm gone when you get home." Then everyone cried. Now it's been several hours since I have seen them and I can't wait to say "I'm sorry" and give them big hugs. I'm thankful for repentance. I'm thankful to be forgiven for the small mistakes and the very big ones. I know Heavenly Father forgives and loves us just the same as if a mistake had never happened. I'm thankful to see a glimpse of that now that I'm a parent and can forgive my children for their mistakes and love them no less. I hope they will forgive me this afternoon. I would never leave them. I love them too much.
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sorry, but that is too funny! I can so relate!! so glad for second chances!
You must have heard your mother say that to her three oldest daughters when they were the ages of your sons. Breakfast time... complaining from children, mom feeling unappreciated stated, " I am leaving, good-bye, I am going on a walk. As she walked out the door all three girls were crying etc. She walked around the block, did a lot of deep breathing and praying, asking H.F. to forgive her and bless her with patience and an out pouring of love for her children. She walked back into the house, and all plates were empty and girls were sitting at the counter, quiet as mice. Hugs and loves and apologies. All was well.:)
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