Life in the Real World!
Let me preface everything I am about to say by saying, I have the most wonderful, intelligent, beautiful, talented children ever created! (now I've lost you because your thinking, she's wrong, I do, your right, you do too!) So why is it that they can also be the complete opposite(at times)?
Why do I have to tell the same child everyday to not bring a blanket to the table. I tell them "Please get dressed before you come eat." Apparently, it is much easier to wrap oneself in a blanket and then have to fish your hands out to eat!
Why does my child who can remember things from infancy(seems that way anyhow) have to be reminded every morning to "Please brush your teeth"?
Why does my child, who can't stand for anyone to touch their belongings, think it is ok for them to get into my purse everyday and chew my gum, use my chapstick, and eat any mints that might be left from the previous days' rampage?
How is it that my child, who thinks the world is their canvas, (I actually have a couple of these) continue to find the "hidden" red, blue or black markers? Which by the way, are not washable off most surfaces! This child also finds new places to create their "masterpiece". Many days I think they aspire to become a tattoo artist!
Why does my child leave their clothing on the bathroom floor, daily, and when I ask if the clothing belongs to them, they say no they didn't buy them! Well honey, its a good thing you didn't because if being clothed depended on your bank account, you'd be considered a streaker!
Lastly, why on earth would I ever dream I would be able to complete a meal or a drink without sharing!! (four times, otherwise it's not fair)
At the end of the day, when it is all said and done and the little culprits are asleep, I am thankful that can talk, walk or rather run, write, sing, dance, eat (yes, even my food, keeps me thin) and that they are happy, healthy, and sometimes naughty(otherwise they wouldn't need me) because that means I am blessed~
Why do I have to tell the same child everyday to not bring a blanket to the table. I tell them "Please get dressed before you come eat." Apparently, it is much easier to wrap oneself in a blanket and then have to fish your hands out to eat!
Why does my child who can remember things from infancy(seems that way anyhow) have to be reminded every morning to "Please brush your teeth"?
Why does my child, who can't stand for anyone to touch their belongings, think it is ok for them to get into my purse everyday and chew my gum, use my chapstick, and eat any mints that might be left from the previous days' rampage?
How is it that my child, who thinks the world is their canvas, (I actually have a couple of these) continue to find the "hidden" red, blue or black markers? Which by the way, are not washable off most surfaces! This child also finds new places to create their "masterpiece". Many days I think they aspire to become a tattoo artist!
Why does my child leave their clothing on the bathroom floor, daily, and when I ask if the clothing belongs to them, they say no they didn't buy them! Well honey, its a good thing you didn't because if being clothed depended on your bank account, you'd be considered a streaker!
Lastly, why on earth would I ever dream I would be able to complete a meal or a drink without sharing!! (four times, otherwise it's not fair)
At the end of the day, when it is all said and done and the little culprits are asleep, I am thankful that can talk, walk or rather run, write, sing, dance, eat (yes, even my food, keeps me thin) and that they are happy, healthy, and sometimes naughty(otherwise they wouldn't need me) because that means I am blessed~
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P.S. I know who the chapstick culprit is, hee hee!
Dear "somebody you don't know": first, I am thankful I don't know you! second, you must be a very lonely confused person. third, you must have been one of those brats, because you usually hate the traits in others that you have yourself!!! fourth, you are going to have a sad existence later on in life(if you don't already) when there isn't anyone to be with you in the end. Children are a gift from God, even with all their ups and downs. Lastly, I almost deleted your comment but I wanted others to see that there are still some very ignorant people in the world. So thank you for being an example!
Mom~ Thanks! Anything good about me and raising my children is because of you and Jesus! (I also have a fabulous Bishop's wife and Pastor's wife who have attributed as well) But knowing you love me and are proud of what I am trying to do with my children really encourages me to keep my chin up even when I don't want to! Life may be crazy here on earth, but our reward is eternal, and I get to take four beautiful souls with me!
You know, all of this reminded me of an old woman my mom used to care for who was an Olympic star, 6 time gold medalist from Denmark that was totally forgotten.
She died almost at the age of 100, but had her money stolen and had nothing left. There were no children to come see her, and she died in a broken-down hospital with nobody to even care except my mom. They buried her without a headstone because nobody cared to pay for it.
By the time the woman was in her 70s, she regretted things and wished she had kids to love her, but there was nobody.
So, what if she'd had kids? What if she could go back and live her life over again?
Anyway, just interesting! =) and I love your kids! They're adorable!!! (Do your kids really tell you the clothes are not theirs because they didn't buy them? That's hilarious!!)
Wow, that is a heart wrenching story about the old woman. She did her thing and then had nothing to show for it. We were created to love and be loved, what better way than to have children, that is how God designed it. There are many that can't have children and would love to for this very reason, to love them. To give of themselves and be loved in return.
As to the clothing story, yes, all the stories are true. My children think way too much!!! love ya!
There's more scripture in support of couples having children, than there are of being "responsible and unselfish" and not having children.
Get your head out of the sand. Don't drink the post-modern kool-aid.
Kim, I think you broke this down pretty well. It's one thing for someone to prefer not to have children, but something altogether for them to have anger at those who do. It's a telling sign.
Kim - good post, and good responses ;o)