So, I’ve been feeling pretty down on myself lately. That’s why it’s been hard to write. I feel like I should have it more together. I’m disappointed that I’m struggling as much as I am, and it’s driving me crazy that I can’t function like “normal.” After I had Maddie things were so much smoother (but then again Josiah was almost FOUR being the next youngest and this time Maddie is ONE).
Anyway, today Tim found an old post that made me smile. Here it is:
Apparently I’m not as crazy as I think. I’ve felt this EXACT same way before. And the encouraging part of that is that I have confidence that I will make it through this again.
You are doing a great job as a mom. It doesn’t have anything to do with how you feel, but rather how your children feel. You manage to make them feel loved and cared for even when you are at the end of your rope. And they are turning out great as a result of that. Just sit for a moment and really look at them – they are absolutely amazing. We both know it isn’t ALL about you – after all God does get some credit :)- but don’t forget that you have had a lot to do with
them being who they are.
Things will improve – they always do. Focus on the good and put the bad into perspective.