Soooo…..I was just doing the dishes and I gave my 2 sons a hot dog each. Well, I heard this ding, ding, ding…..ding…ding…so I turned around and saw my 4 year old banging his plate with his fork marching towards me.
Very politely I said, “Is there a reason you’re banging your plate like that?”
To which he replied, “I was trying to get more hot dogs.”
:S haha I had to laugh and say, “well my dear, next time you can ask me!”
Now, what would I do if my husband asked me that seriously? Or if he was a little bit older and was just being impatient and not innocently saying that? Well, I would love to say I’d answer the same way, in a patient, loving tone, but honestly, on a tired, pregnant day, I probably wouldn’t. But, I’m asking God to grow my character and make me so I would!
It’s easy to get upset sometimes in this crazy, busy life on this crazy, busy planet. I have to remind myself (most of the time failing, but I’m improving with the grace of God) to stop, pause and think. Being a mom of 2 very busy boys,(one in the terrible two’s mind you!), starting to homeschool, part time worker, husband involved in a few activities through the week, being 4 months pregnant, and of course, other life throw-ins, let’s just say I can get upset sooo easily!
But … I thank the Lord for small successes! Baby steps, you have to congratulate yourself in baby steps.
So, to my moodiness, quick-sometimes not so nice reactions, say goodbye! Sometimes slowly…..but you’re going!
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.”
James 1:19-21
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