A Challenging Day

Oh! What a day! School starts in 2 days. My kids are bored with everything! I can't keep them happy so I'm frustrated! In the middle of it all, I needed to go to Walmart. In the middle of an isle, a sweet little old lady stops me and says, "You have the cutest kids! What a blessing it is to have them! I've been watching them and you are so blessed!" It instantly calmed me down. I realized that there are things I can let go and not be such a mean mom about. I realized that yes, I am VERY blessed to have my children. Yes, I have bad days but lately it seems like I'm always mad at them, always mean and grumpy and the good days are far and few between because I'm constantly fighting with them. That sweet little lady in Walmart really put me in my place and made me realize that I just need to calm down and not jump so quickly down their throats about the little things. It's not worth it. I'm going to try harder to be calmer with them, more patient with them, and happier with them. I really do love my children; endlessly! I want to show it more often. I need to be a better example to them of Christlike love. I'm grateful for that sweet little angel that the Lord chose to send to me so I can try to change and be a better mom to my children.

“A stronger personal faith in Jesus Christ will prepare [your children] for the challenges they will most surely face.”

—Elder Neil L. Andersen