Patience? Non-Existent!

I love being a stay-at-home mom most days. It is by far the hardest job I have ever done. Some days, it makes me desire to go to a job where I can work 9-5 without dealing with the impatience and the whines and the tantrums. However, I know I am where God wants me to be and I am glad that I get to stay home with my baby. I am given the opportunity to teach B right from wrong. I can teach him the importance of obedience and how not to throw toys. I can teach him animals and their sounds, as well as how to put puzzle pieces together. What I have not succeeded in teaching, yet? Patience! That's right. My son has NO patience. He is very curious and loves to take things apart to see how it works. When he goes to put it back together, he has about a minute of tolerance before he starts whining and breaking down. Example: he was trying to tie his shoe yesterday. He was studying the other shoe to see how it was supposed to work. He gave it a try, but when it just didn't look like the other shoe, out come the tears and screams. It's sweet that he wants to try, but these meltdowns are becoming, well....quite trying on MY patience! There are many times when I pray to God asking for patience so I don't over-react out of my own frustration. I think the hardest job a person will ever have is taking care of their children. Daddy T even agreed with me that my job was harder than his! I couldn't believe he actually admitted it, but after taking my place for short intervals, he gets it. Just knowing how much he appreciates what I do makes me want to do it even more. I'm raising our son while he's gone and when he comes home, we get to do it together! We know that it's a tough job and that it's not going to get any easier. We have so many questions, but we're learning as we go and reading a lot! Oh...and polling our parents as to what they did. Who knew our parents were so full of useful information! (Yes, Mom, I said that. Don't let it get to your head.) All of this to say what? That yes, today has been a trying day. It has been a day full of time outs and at times, even spankings. (Sorry, we believe in it and in no way do we consider it child abuse and in no way do we abuse our child.) It's been a morning of whining (partly from cutting teeth) and tears. But it has also been a morning full of hugs, kisses, and love. And those are what make my day easier and encourages me in my journey as a first year stay-at-home mom. I'm so thankful for this opportunity. And now..........NAP TIME!!!! (Yes...that is typed with a smile on my face!)