Bye Felicia! Get an Education

The first day of school. What a glorious day. Don't get me wrong I love my girls, but it's nice get back in a schedule. I wanted to be that mom who took the pic of me jumping for joy, but the man I do life with is working in Louisiana with FEMA so I didn't have anyone to take it. But I did get some very cute pictures of all my kiddos. 

We were able to get quite a few pictures and make it to the school early. I was very proud with how well it all flowed. I even got the kids signed up for swimming lessons at Mary Jo B

Peckham and get Deklan in Tiny Tot. I was feeling very accomplished.  Then school was over. The bus was 15 minutes late, Deklan and I were sweating, the girls tell me what they will do when we get home (um negative) and chaos begun. 

With Kyle being gone I have list set up of what needs to be done in the morning and done at night. I did this to keep organized, and calm. But...I ended up losing my cool at times tonight. I raised my voice, I got frustrated, and I got angry.

I briefly got to speak with Kyle tonight and I said pray for my patience. I was being dead serious. I desperately need it while he is gone. It caused me to feel frustrated with myself, and a little overwhelm. But then I saw a friend post this. 

I am doing the best I can. I need to show myself some grace. Now this doesn't mean that I can lose my cool and it be ok. I should always be striving to be more like Christ...but I don't need to get lost in my mistakes. I think especially moms struggle with this. We try our best to be the best for our kids, to do all we can. We always try to be better, greater, and a whole lot of other -er words. (Check out the sermon from Hope City this past Sunday https://youtu.be/airULinsePM)

We have to remember to be gentle with our selves. To take a breath, remember who you are in Christ, and show the love of Christ to others. 

One thing I did get right today, and I know because my girls told me, was the prayer I put in the girls backpacks. I found it at this site http://courtneydefeo.com/back-school-prayer/

Here is a picture of the prayer. 

Sophee told me she was going to keep it at school and that she used her eyes to find new friends today. 

And that's what it's all about: I may fail in some areas of being a mom, but if at the end of the day, if my kids know Jesus, and shine his love to others...I know I'm doing this mom thing right. 

Have a wonderful night everyone. I pray God's blessings on you and your family.