A Mother's Heart

It's MINE

I was just reading a post on jonash2004's blog, and it made me think of something.

I realized the other day, that when I get the most frustrated during my day, is when I feel that I am being cheated out of something that's MINE!!  Usually my time:

The baby isn't supposed to be awake...this is MY time!  NAP time! 

Why should I do THAT?  It's MY time!  The kids are in bed!

How can I be so selfish, and teach my children correctly?  I pray that I will learn to be unselfish, that I may train my little ones to be giving and helpful always.

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5:42, 1/3/2008 .. Posted by Marseeya

I deal with a struggle with my own selfishness as well! Your post is just what I needed to read after a morning of mommy selfishness! Praying tomorrow will be less focused on me and more on others.
Marcia

My time

8:24, 1/4/2008 .. Posted by angelarbp

I have 4 children and suffer with little MY time everyday. From an older mom I learned the value of Nap time. Everyone takes a rest at the same time of the day, even my 11yo - he reads. That way I know I will have at least a short while to myself everyday.

I also suggest reading Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit by Terry Maxwell. www.titus2.com I read every few weeks.