I can't do this.
'I can't do this'
A phrase I've said a few times as a mum.
The twins are two and we've constantly been told 'oh the terrible twos!' We've decided to think of it as the tremendous twos. So go along with us on that please and thank you!
This week I was home alone - of course Bethany fractured her arm resulting in a move to big girl beds to prevent further injuries. This was very difficult to do alone and resulted in all three of us crying on Tuesday!! What made the difference was deciding not to stay in that place and creating a change - in activity, place and attitude. This requires a little bit of a kick to one's own ass which is never easy and a decision not to stay in that place of 'I can't do this.'
I can and I did!! Yes - the girls wake a little earlier and no longer nap. Yes that's a real shock to my system having had kids who love to sleep! But we had a fab week - lots of walks, coffee dates and shopping!
What I've learnt is that as they grow you grow. You reach a stage you don't know about just like they don't know either. You hit a rough patch just as they do - move to a big bed is hard when you're tiny and teething and used to safe cot space! I've found it's being willing to stick with your kid in the tough times and grow with them, learn with them and still find something adorable to smile about. It's knowing that this too shall pass and a new normal will appear.
A friend once said that she had learned it was more important for her to be obedient to God than it was for her kids to be obedient to her. This is something that has also stuck with me.
This might not seem like a massive learning curve but it's a constant reminder to be learning, growing and reaching for a positive realistic attitude and way of approaching and thinking about life - jpr. Joy peace righteousness.
Thankfulness is crucial.
I'm thankful for my husband. For family and friends.
And my little girls who are growing and learning and laughing everyday.
