This has been a long week!
It seems like we returned from a wonderful holiday in England, and instantly returned to the hustle, bustle and stress of our busy life. This week in particular, Amelia seems to be pushing the boundaries at every turn, and honestly, it's frustrating and I often feel like Matthew and I are failing. There have been tantrums, tears, screams and timeouts every day, and as for reasoning with her, well she doesn't seem to get that yet. So you can imagine, by today, I felt frazzled, she turns four in three days and I honestly thought that the worst was behind us in the two's or three's.
But then tonight, as I finally enjoyed some peace after everybody went to bed early, I looked through my photos ready to post a blog and this photo popped into my view, and that was all I needed. In a second, I forgot the defiance and tantrums. I looked at my blonde haired cutie and felt nothing but love for her, I understood that for every tantrum, there are thousands, even millions of moments of joy that she creates for our little family daily. I smiled as I thought about my mum and the tantrums she told me I had. My heart felt like it would burst as I thought of the unconditional love, I as a mother have.
I would do anything for my little girl, and even though right now I know there are going to be many more timeouts and tantrums in my future, I know that it's okay, because one day, I will look at my daughter who'll be all grown up (hopefully not for a long time mind you) and we too will laugh together about her younger years, and who knows maybe her daughter will bring her the same fun!
What a blessing motherhood is, I love you Amelia.
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They are "precious in His sight". Hang in there Heidi. We learn patience and long-suffering raising a child and we couldn't live without them. She will grow to be your closest and best friend!
The unconditional love of a child and parent are so special. It is all a learning experience for both of you and all is worth it. The mother daughter relationship is the best, I know as I have a special daughter too, her name is Heidi. Love you and miss you.
Unconditional love is amazing. We all have trials with our children throughout the years but never give up as one day you will be rewarded with a love so strong between the two of you.
Happy 4th birthday Amelia xxx
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