I'm still getting used to not having E in full day childcare. The homework which was non-existent previously (all worksheets were completed at the childcare centre) is now a regular affair. And the dreaded weekly spelling! I guess it's manageable if E is docile and focused when it comes to doing the WORK (then again which child embraces homework with glee). I have been frustrated with him and then frustrated with myself for being impatient with him. Top it up with an unhealthy dose of guilt. I'm feeling like I'm not doing too well as a mother.
This cycle of negative emotions needs to be broken by a healthy dose of gratefulness. Chasing the blues away by being thankful for ...
1. God's unconditional love. His love never fails!
2. The opportunity to stay home with the kids. A bittersweet experience I would say but no regrets whatsoever. The experience is priceless :)
3. A new church facility decked out in my favourite colour - purple. Even the nursing rooms come with purple curtains. And the reminder on Sunday that the church is more than a building. It is us - God working in us and through us. I'm thankful for my church family and truly grateful that it didn't take us much time to feel right at home.
4. E's love for books. He enjoys being read to and is often seen looking through books although he is not reading fluently yet. I was pleasantly surprised when he read through a book word by word (asking for help when he doesn't know the word) this morning. This is a first for him as he much prefers browsing rather than actual reading.
5. Two lovely kids who are great company for each other. I asked E if he loved his sister. He said with a resounding, "Yes! She's so cute!"
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Being able to stay home is indeed priceless...and an opportunity that I constantly pray for. Don't be too hard on yourself, you need time to adjust to things too. His grace is sufficient for us, and His power made perfect in weakness!
ReplyDeleteEthan's becoming such a sweet kor kor. Aren't you glad to see them being such good playmates? But wait, you told me that they fight too, right? Haha.
ReplyDeleteVery cute! :)
ReplyDeleteHey Joce, your kids are lovely and they look so happy! I know what you mean by feeling not too well a mum, it happens but like you say, we gotta count our blessings even more! thanks for dropping by my blog and hope to stay in touch!
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Summer
http://ahappymum.blogspot.com
Thanks for linking up! And hugs, its tough being a mum esp when the kids are home with homework to do!I Hang in there and keep looking to Him to give strength and patience. So sweet to hear how the older korkor loves his younger sister!
ReplyDeleteThe feeling of inadequacy and guilt? I can empathise. I get it quite often, as a WAHM, feeling bad i'm not doing enough of homeschooling when I see children younger than my boy able to recognise numbers and letters of the alphabet, feeling bad that i don't play with him more and got the helper to do it while I work etc. But at the end of the day, I'm still thankful that I can be home with my son, and I know I can't be that bad because I'm still the one he goes to for so many things. I believe your children will appreciate you being home and I'm sure you're doing your best! God bless you with a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteAww...E is such a sweet kor kor. Good to hear that he is progressing well with his reading..don't worry, cos it seems to happen the same way with alot of boys. Kyle included, he likes to make wild guesses and is too lazy to sound out every single alphabet most of the time.
ReplyDeleteJune: Need heaps of grace. Dependence on God is vital!
ReplyDeleteSusan: Haha. Fighting is certainly part of the package :)
Madeline: Thanks!
Summer: I guess most mums struggle from time to time with feeling inadequate. Thanks for leaving a comment. See you around :)
Jus: Thanks for the invite to link up. Hope to be able to "gather" regularly. Hanging in there ... yes, need to keep looking to Him and not be "consumed" by the situation.
ReplyDeleteRuth: Thanks for sharing and the encouragement. Appreciate it :) We do the best we can as mums and entrust our children to God, trusting in His grace and faithfulness.
Rachel: Yeah! Spot on about wild guesses. It's a boy thing? I guess I have to be more patient and understanding.