We're having a rough week at the Duvall house.
By "we're" I'm referring to the Boy & I.
I have been short on patience, very short, and his listening/obedience has been non-existent.
Sometimes I get so frustrated at my frustration.
I make a bigger deal out of things that should be overlooked.
If I'm honest.....I feel like I'm not doing a very good job.
I fear that one day he's going to look up at me and say "You should really find a new career"
He's, recently, started to toil with my emotions.
When I go to get him from time out, he looks at me with those big blue eyes and says "Hi Mama!"
{Like he hasn't seen me in hours}
How do you discipline that?
He has my heart....and my nose...and my strong will.
Jody told him last night that his mama was kind.....
Hopefully, when he's older, he'll remember my kindness over my frustration.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning, great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22, 23
Hey Whitney. I keep thinking about this post and feeling your raw honesty. I distinctly remember the day I called Mama in tears saying that Luke (about 18 months at the time) was pretty much giving me the finger and I had no idea what to do! I felt completely inept at this job. While I still have days like that (Judah is even stronger than his brothers!), they are much farther apart. Hang in there and be encouraged by 1 corinthians 2:16. You have what you need! Love you!
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