Criticism

Sometimes, okay most of the time, I find myself being critical of my kids. It seems one or more of them is constantly needed to be reprimanded for being too loud, breaking the rules, being slow or idle, disobeying, fighting, etc. I get so sick of it!!! I know the problem is mine. Which is part of why I'm so sick of it! I get annoyed so easily and feel like strangling everyone of them. I pray for patience and sweetness, but I feel raw and on edge. I really need the Spirit's help. I must not act on my base instincts. I must remain calm when everything is crazy. I must find good to encourage instead of constantly noticing the bad. It's making our whole family suffer. I pray and plead for help and strength. Surely, Heavenly Father will not leave me alone if I turn to Him with all my heart.

Ornery Mother Bear

Sometimes I feel like an ornery mother bear. Everything rubs me the wrong way and the kids get on my nerves. Everyone seems louder and more troublesome than they really are. I need to be less self-centered and stop thinking about how everyone is bugging me and start caring about my kids. I pray I can turn this afternoon around. With Heavenly Father's help I know I can. Without it somebody might get a raking over the coals.