My kids are out of school today. They were yesterday also. Yesterday I was so exasperated with them. They had certain chores they were supposed to be doing and in the process they called me several times because someone wasn't cooperating. It's times like these when I feel like a failure for not teaching them how to better communicate with each other. Also, I get so frustrated that they are not more perceptive of when things just need to be done. Like when I have to say, "Pick up those shoes!" after they have stepped over them, tripped over them, and kicked them out of the way. "Brush your teeth!", when they smile and it looks like they just ate cheetos. Yuck!
Anyway, today is a new day and I just read something that my youngest daughter wrote and it warmed my heart. She was singing the praises of her two older sisters and how much she loves them and that they make her feel special. She was greatfull for the relationship they have. Thank you, God! I guess you'll always have the fussy days when it's hard to communicate with each other. Or when others can't live up to the expectations we put on them (because they are unrealistic. Guilty!) But it's ok, when ultimately, things are good!
So, I realize, what's most important is the relationship of the people in your house. If THOSE are what they need to be, then the stuff that hinders our communication sometimes, the stuff on the floor, and the stuff on their teeth are actually not that big of a deal.
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