Today I begin reading something other than Biscuit or The Little Red Hen. The Power of a Positive Mom is written by mom Karol Ladd from her own personal experiences and from sound biblical principals. The Introduction is titled "You Can Do It! Making a positive difference." Taken from the Intro..."As Moms, we have the opportunity every day to boost our children onward and upward...Unfortunately, in the day-to-day struggles of motherhood, our good intentions towards our kids can seem to fly out the window. We may start off the day with a fresh outlook and high expectations but midway though the second temper tantrum of the morning...we somehow lose our handle on the uplifting encouragement we intended to share. How can we be positive when we often feel like the greatest portion of our day is spent correcting, scolding and trying to advert major disaster?"
I don't know about you but I have been battling this for many years. As a mom we have to play so many sides. With three running around I feel like I have split personalities. One second I am scolding one for taking a pen to my couch and in the next I am holding one in my arms after they have fallen and hurt their knee. All the while trying to keep up with dinner, laundry, the dishes, the rooms, closets, bathrooms, dogs, garage, school, Dr's appointments, bills and trying to keep up with friends and what is going on in their lives. Which are just as crazy as mine. I am not trying to complain, we are so blessed with everything we have. We are thankful to have to many clothes and food in the pantry. But life is crazy. I am hoping this book will help me learn how to talk with my kids, learn to correct them in a more positive way. Because the Lord knows I am always getting onto one of them:) The whole reason for correcting them is to teach them something. But what else am I teaching them with a negative, frustrated sometimes down right angry voice? I am looking forward to learning from Karol and hope you follow me on my journey.
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