Right now, I feel like a completely clueless mom. Sadie started throwing temper tantrums a few weeks ago, and I have no idea how to handle them. She needs to be potty trained, but she's not. She needs to eat more/healthier, but she won't. She needs to keep taking naps, she's resisting. Bedtime's 7:30, last night she wouldn't settle in until 9. She needs/wants to be active and play, but I'm 7 months pregnant, tired, and dealing with too cold/snow days every.single.day. People are very quick to give advice, but it just stresses me out. Trust me, I have asked for advice in every single one of these areas, but I ask people who have known me for years, who have kids older than mine that have turned out great. Today, I'm struggling. I feel like I'm not good enough for my family; a failure. Thankfully, my mom gave me the movie Moms Night Out for Christmas, and that scene towards the end came to my mind this afternoon when I finally had to set everything aside and pray. Here's the scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_aY2M5hxyw. So I'm not posting this for advice, but hoping I can maybe encourage another mom who is struggling like me today. You're not alone in this. And I hope this scene encourages you as it did me:)
Be still, and know that I am God. (Psalm 46:10)
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29)
Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:7)
