When it comes to parenting, if there's one thing you need, above all else... it's patience. Money is nice. Love is good and definitely important. But patience is the greatest key.
It doesn't matter how old your little angel is, there are going to be plenty of moments when they test your patience. They're going to spill things. They're going to talk back to you. They're going to fight and argue with their siblings. They are going to push your buttons!
Patience isn't that easy to come by at times like these, nor is it that easy to hold onto, but if you manage to grasp that slippery sucker in your shaky fingers, hold on tight because you're going to need it!
So true!
ReplyDeleteIn a couple of months my fourth child will turn 13. We'll have four teenagers in the house. I've been purchasing stock in patience for the last 20 years... I'm hoping the dividend payout will be very generous. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, I love your comment. :) Four teenagers definitely sounds like a handful.
DeleteDefinitely true.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a parent, but am a teacher and I completely understand.
ReplyDeleteI suppose teachers require patience just as much as parents, perhaps even more. You've got more kids to deal with and they might be a little more rambunctious than they would be with their parents.
DeleteAs a parent of three, sometimes patience is in short supply but I manage not to lose my cool too much. Definitely a must for parenting and anyone who deals with kids on a daily basis
ReplyDeletePatience definitely seems to dwindle with the more children that are involved.
DeletePatience is a good word for "P". It is a hard word to do, but I keep trying.
ReplyDeleteI think acquiring patience, requires patience. :)
DeleteGreat advice but I've heard the more you pray for patience the more things you'll encounter where it will be needed.
ReplyDeleteGood point, so instead I'll just gratefully accept each moment of patience I find.
DeleteTotally agree, Jessica. But hang in there - it eventually works out. They grow up to be great human beings that you not only love but like.
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet you on the A to Z!
That's a great point. Although I'm in no rush for my babies to grow up, I can't wait to see what kind of wonderful person they turn out to be.
DeleteAs a new parent, I'm really struggling with this! But it does help to know this is a universal issue ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely more difficult in the beginning, but it does get easier. :) And it also helps to know you're not alone.
DeleteEvery time someone comes into my home and sees the kids in the middle of the day, they timidly ask, "Do you home school?" At my affirmation, the next words out of their mouth are either, "God bless you!" or "You must have amazing patience." I respectfully respond that I don't, but I'm a work in progress. Aren't we all?
ReplyDeleteVery true. I think we'll always be a work in progress. We're not perfect after all, we're only human. :)
DeleteGreat P thanks
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I have enjoyed this #atozchallenge so much because it has introduced me to blogs like yours. I admire the fact that you are writing even though your days are full with raising your family. You are a great witness to all of us who write that one can keep lots of balls in the air and accomplish our dreams too.
ReplyDeleteAww thank you so much Stepheny. :) It's not always easy but I believe the day holds enough hours to do all that one wants, you just have to budget and plan wisely. :)
DeleteI have four sons, and I know the importance of patience!
ReplyDeleteWow! I imagine you do!
DeleteI am the eldest of five children. My mother had little patience. I was not well-nurtured. I chose to have only one child.
ReplyDeleteThankfully, I was able to give of myself and love my mother in a way that I never felt that she could love me during her final months. And it required patience and understanding. She passed away in June 2011.
I only pray that she felt some kind of relief from the pain she experienced in her life by my doing so. And to tell you the truth, I miss her.
I like your blog. I look forward to reading more.
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What a beautiful story. I love that you were able to give your mother love despite the fact that she was unable to nurture you in the way you needed. It takes a strong soul to behave like that. I'm sure your kindness meant more to her than you know. :)
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