Well, today was another regular Tuesday at my house. I went to my women's Bible Study and thankfully, I wasn't very late but I wasn't early either. I got to the group and we observed a preparatory service for Easter with prayer and scripture reading. It was very quiet and very low key. I enjoyed the scripture and prayer but have to admit as a Mother of two young kids I was already tired so having the lights low, quietyly read scripture, and a lot of silent prayer I had to fight not closing my eyes and getting a few zzz's.
When we finally got to the discussion we had a few interesting subjects of conversation and I definitely felt like there was a lot of overwhelming information that we were all sharing with each other. The study was great and a wonderful lesson on marriage. We are currently doing a study entitled Sacred Marriage. It is so interesting and although the actual foundational principles aren't complicated I still feel like they are so inspiring and challenging. Sometimes, it is the simplest of lessons that teaches you the most important principles.
After leaving, my oldest son decided to have a meltdown on the way home. So instead of stopping and letting him play at the McDonald's play area we went straight home. He was tired and was definitey showing his "not-so nice" colors. After feeding him and his brother some lunch I put him down for a nap. The attempt at a nap started at 1:00 and did not successfully happen until 4:00. I had to go in there 3 or 4 times before he was willing to break down and get the rest he needed. In his defense though, 2 of the 4 times I went in there he pooped in the potty once and peed the other time. So, I can't fault him for that and that is why I did not discipline him either of these times. Just put him back in his bed and told him to lay down. The last two times I have to say I had to discipline him. For some reason, my strong-willed child feels like its just a suggestion if I don't show him the seriousness of the situation. I'm trying so desperately to teach him each day how to obey with out me having to yell, threaten spankings, and/or having to spank or discipline. I realize that if I have more patience with him it might help. I have seen a difference but also, with him getting older he is learning how to push the envelope and so it is a constant everyday challenge for which I need to be on my toes to be as intentional about his parenting.
After this drama of the morning and afternoon. I decided I would take it easy on myself today and allowed myself to rest a little before pushing on to the evening. Little did I know I would wake up feeling worse rather than better. I try not to take naps during the day because there is so much to be done and a lot of times I don't feel more rested after it. The evening unfolded and definitely the drama continued in my house.
It wasn't until 11pm that I finally was able to take a deep breath and have some much needed peace that I didn't have all day.
It is days like this that make you appreciate the days that "nothing" happens and its actually maybe a little boring.
I'm glad I survived and that many lessons were learned by myself and maybe even a little for my son as well.
So thankful drama day has come and gone. I will be praying that this one counts for my quota for a few months. Or longer if possible.
Hope everyone else had a better and more beautiful Tuesday!
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