Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Why do we feel like we have to do everything right?


Why do we feel like we have to do everything right? We feel like failures when our children don't crawl or talk or jump or speak or feed themselves or walk or ride their bikes or potty train when the proverbial "they" say they "should". We question our parenting skills when our children get in "trouble" at school or misbehave in the grocery store. We question and we doubt and we second guess our EVERYTHING. Anybody else feel this pressure to be the best and raise the best? We should strive for excellence and strive to raise well rounded and polite offspring, but, geez, we need to take a deep breath and enjoy the time we have on this earth with the blessings God has given us. And, truth be known, I'm screaming this to myself (I only have one follower on this blog anyway...haha). So, anyone out there, take a moment right now with me and take a deep cleansing breath in...now exhale...go hug your kids, your spouse, your friend, your dog, your cat, your hamster, your neighbor! ;-) Tell them how awesome they are. And, know that everything is going to be just fine. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

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