What a day!

So yesterday was one of the worst parenting, patience, marriage, and emotional days I think I have ever had. I was at my wits end by the evening... and if Caitlin and Susanna hadn't shown up right before dinner; I don't know what I would have done! Thank you girls... I know it was just a random trip; but God knew I would need you two last night!

Ceilidh has decided she doesn't need to nap anymore, and she is bucking her normal bedtime routine as well. She is completely resisting her naps, and will eventually settle down at night; but not before she has totally worn out my patience and sometimes her daddy's patience. I have had A LOT less patience with her and Andrew for that matter recently; so I did a lot of apologizing to her yesterday as well. frown She always says, "I give you mommy." (forgive you! ha) I had to apologize a couple times to Andrew as well, as I wasn't very gracious to him either. She colored on the wall, peed on the floor, fought all sleep all day, and is coughing like a seal barks. I spanked her way more than I wanted to, didn't give her any lee-way, and tried to make her do what I wanted just for my convenience, instead of trying to figure her out. I definitely didn't want to be the parental figure; I would much rather have been the one kicking and screaming on the floor. Being so exhausted, poor Andrew did not get a very friendly welcome home after an eleven hour day at his practicum. All in all, the day stunk.

But today is a new day, and God's mercies are new every morning! I am intentionally staying calm and patient today. I am intentionally remembering that she is 2. Yes, she will be disciplined when needed; but I want to be a parent of grace rather than condemnation. Parenting is hard. I need a lot of prayer and practice! ha

So to encourage our new attitudes today; I leave you with these pictures!


She literally asked Andrew "Why can't I color on the wall?" If you think about it, it is a pretty legit question for a 2 year old! ha