Parenthood changes everything in life! So much of the time we spend thinking about what we want to teach our kids: who we want them to be and what we want them to do. (And these are good things! I truly believe it is wise to seek counsel, heed advice, and think about the future when it comes to our kids!!!) But today, I just want to think about all of the things that my kids have taught me. I always tell them that they are my special gift from God, and I think a big part of that gift comes in the form of life lessons! :) God has used my children to change who I am, and to help me embody more of the fruits of the spirit. And today, I am thankful for these lessons that my kids have taught me (...and still are teaching me! ;))
Note: You have heard all of these things before! But, in my life, I just keep discovering over and over that they are true! :)
1. Be Patient. (It takes 20 minutes to get in/out of the car. But, hey, it will eventually happen! It always takes 20 minutes to get in/out of the car so there is no point in getting frustrated about it every time.)
2. Don't be selfish. (Like I have talked about before, the best things in life aren't free. They cost something, but are always worth it!)
3. Life is messy, and that's okay! (No matter where/how the mess comes, it will come. Learn to enjoy or at least live with... the mess and enjoy your life instead of getting worked up about little things!)
4. Life is short! (Y'all, in the 4 years and 2 months since I officially became a Mama, life just keeps moving exponentially faster! With each kid, it just goes faster and faster. It won't be long till I'm a grandma, and then a great-grandma, and then I'll go live with Jesus! :) So, as each day goes by, I really try to constantly remember that life is short so make the most out of it! Have dreams, and go after them! Laugh! Dance! All of the super cheesy sayings about enjoying life to the fullest... live by 'em because they are true!)
5. Life isn't fair. (Much of the time, things aren't going to go how you planned them. I know I keep saying this, but go with it! Life is so much more fun if you just take it in stride, and choose to have fun no matter what comes!)
6. Take a nap! (Y'all, when my kids are spinning out of control, my first response is usually, "Yep, you need a nap (or a rest
time... sometimes, they won't actually fall asleep but they just need time to sit down, rest, and chill out!)" So, it should be the same for myself! When I feel like spinning out of control, I just stop what I am doing and chill out for a little while. (With 3 littles at home, I rarely get to actually take a nap. But, I do make the time to just stop everything and rest for a bit.)
Having kids is awesome! ;)
What life lessons have learned from your kids?
Note: You have heard all of these things before! But, in my life, I just keep discovering over and over that they are true! :)
1. Be Patient. (It takes 20 minutes to get in/out of the car. But, hey, it will eventually happen! It always takes 20 minutes to get in/out of the car so there is no point in getting frustrated about it every time.)
2. Don't be selfish. (Like I have talked about before, the best things in life aren't free. They cost something, but are always worth it!)
3. Life is messy, and that's okay! (No matter where/how the mess comes, it will come. Learn to enjoy or at least live with... the mess and enjoy your life instead of getting worked up about little things!)
4. Life is short! (Y'all, in the 4 years and 2 months since I officially became a Mama, life just keeps moving exponentially faster! With each kid, it just goes faster and faster. It won't be long till I'm a grandma, and then a great-grandma, and then I'll go live with Jesus! :) So, as each day goes by, I really try to constantly remember that life is short so make the most out of it! Have dreams, and go after them! Laugh! Dance! All of the super cheesy sayings about enjoying life to the fullest... live by 'em because they are true!)
5. Life isn't fair. (Much of the time, things aren't going to go how you planned them. I know I keep saying this, but go with it! Life is so much more fun if you just take it in stride, and choose to have fun no matter what comes!)
6. Take a nap! (Y'all, when my kids are spinning out of control, my first response is usually, "Yep, you need a nap (or a rest
time... sometimes, they won't actually fall asleep but they just need time to sit down, rest, and chill out!)" So, it should be the same for myself! When I feel like spinning out of control, I just stop what I am doing and chill out for a little while. (With 3 littles at home, I rarely get to actually take a nap. But, I do make the time to just stop everything and rest for a bit.)
Having kids is awesome! ;)
What life lessons have learned from your kids?