I know we can all relate to those moments when we want to pull out our hair!! I think what gets me the most is the monotony of it all. Some days I feel like all I have done that day is feed someone, clean up after them, put someone down for a nap, feed someone again and clean up again. It can feel like mindless, routine without a purpose. But then there is that teachable moment, that I love you mommy, that cackle and it is all back into perspective. I truely believe that raising children with Godly character is the most important thing I will ever do. And I only have one shot to get it right.
I love this on page 21 "God does have an important job for me, and it does require much skill. It is my calling, my priority, my struggle, and my goal. I will rise to the occasion and accept the task at hand. I will love, nurture, and train my children in the way that God has called me to do." (I think I'll make this my personal mission statement.)
The grocery store story is hillarious!!! I too have moments where I find pride creeping in...I just pray that I can keep that in check before God sees fit to humble me in the grocery store:)
Possible discussion topics:
What stuck out to you in chapter 1?
Is it scary that we only have one chance to get this right?
Do you have a funny, humbling story?
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This is an online book club that discusses the book by Ginger Plowman 'Don't make me count to Three'. We talk about practical ways to raise Godly children through heart-oriented, Scriptural parenting.
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I haven't started reading the book yet..I orded it and they said it would take about 5 days. I just wanted to say that I can totally relate to those hair pulling out days. 90% of the time I love being a mom and doing all those mommy chores but then there are times I'd like to post a Toddler For Rent ad on Craigslist.
Like last week for example. Tommy was working late and I was trying to cook and entertain Ava, which apparently wasn't going over well. She had taken every item she could reach of of all the cabinets, spilled cherrios all over(that I ended stepping on the whole time)and would NOT keep on her diaper. I think I must have went through 6 diapers that dreaded hour. Oh, and I ended up burning the quesadillas. I was almost to the point of tears before I asked God to give me the patience to get through this.I actually pulled out the video camera and "documented" a little bit of my dinner fiasco. Its pretty hilarious now!
For me I'm trying really hard to take a step back and look at the big picture. Especially in those kind of situations. I love that quote, its something that deserves to stick on my fridge as a reminder.
I haven't started reading the book yet..I orded it and they said it would take about 5 days. I just wanted to say that I can totally relate to those hair pulling out days. 90% of the time I love being a mom and doing all those mommy chores but then there are times I'd like to post a Toddler For Rent ad on Craigslist.
Like last week for example. Tommy was working late and I was trying to cook and entertain Ava, which apparently wasn't going over well. She had taken every item she could reach of of all the cabinets, spilled cherrios all over(that I ended stepping on the wholetime)and would NOT keep on her diaper. I think I must have went through 6 diapers that dreaded hour. Oh, and I ended up burning the quesadillas. I was almost to the point of tears before I asked God to give me the patience to get through this.I actually pulled out the video camera and "documented" a little bit of my dinner fiasco. Its pretty hilarious now!
For me I'm trying really hard to take a step back and look at the big picture. Especially in those kind of situations. I love that quote, its one that deserves to be stuck on the fridge as a daily reminder.
Jess Routh
Sorry to leave the same comment twice. I'm trying to figure this thing out. I have no idea why my user name is Ava?
Jess Routh
Still waiting on the book to arrive, but will join in the discussion when I can. (:
I love that quote too. It really helps put things into perspective, especially after one kid's diaper is leaking poop all over the place while you're chasing the other one to try and explain why we should not pee outside in the same area we play for the millionth time! I guess I always thought being a mom would just come naturally, especially since it is something I've always wanted, but I've learned (the hard way!) it is something you have to work at. And yes it terrifies me that this is it...our only chance to raise loving, Godly children. This book gives very specific examples about what to do and say instead of just theory (thanks Laura for finding it!!) I'm so excited to finish the book and I'm already using the advice and scripture the author uses. I finally feel like I have a good outline for those "your actions were wrong because..." speeches.
I was hooked on the book after the fourth line of the Preface: "Do you want a spanking?" At times I feel like the queen of that "threat." I'm hoping she's going to give me a quick fix kind of plan there. :)
I could absolutely relate to her "pride goes before destruction story as well." When Addy was two months old, we were flying to NY and my little sweet thing was sleeping the whole way. This toddler in front of us, on the other hand, was throwing the loudest, longest tantrum I'd witnessed thus far. I clearly remember thinking smugly, What is wrong with you woman? How can you have so little control over your child? Fast forward to this past summer, Addy, now two years old, who'd been up since 3:30 am had finally had it by our second flight headed to NY once again. She lost it and of course everyone was looking at me. I immediately thought of the above story. Guess I was put in my place.
Anyway, I loved the quote on page 21 that says, "When we respond to the high calling of motherhood with passion, the rewards are far greater than any we could ever gain outside of that calling."
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