Sunday has long sinced ceased being an uplifting day for me. Brea has turned in the naughty church girl and I think has set a goal to make church torture for me! Sacrament meeting is an hour long wrestling session. I dread it every week. This week, Heavenly Father took pity on us and made sure the only seat left in the chapel was next to this cute family that has 4 kids and Brea decided to sit by them. She proceeded to put some moves on the oldest son (he's like 17) by rubbing his back and stuff. So funny. Seriously was the best sacrament meeting in a really long time! I need to make them some cookies! (And hopefully bribe them for a repeat!) I was thinking that maybe we had a shot at a good Primary session but NOPE! Wishful thinking ruins everything. She was so naughty! She hates opening exercises/sharing time/singing time. I think it's just too much sitting. So she wants to wander the halls. Which would be fine but I have a class to teach to I can't keep taking her out. I was near tears when 'HALLELUJAH' (cue heavenly choir) Brea's school teacher who is in our ward came down the hall and convinced Brea to show her where the Sunbeams sit. Bless this woman's little heart, she sat with her through the whole opening stuff until time to split for class. I sat back with my class but could not look at 'Miss Mary' without tears springing into my eyes and threatening to overflow. I am very prideful sometimes and I hate admitting that sometimes I just need help. I hate not being able to get Brea to do stuff! It humbles me everytime that I have to give in and get help. Brea is definitely my 'bring-me-to-my-knees' blessing! I am grateful for her sweet, strong, amazing spirit. I feel so privileged to be her mom and still so very unprepared and weak. I am so blessed--even when I have a hard time recognizing the blessings. I'm trying!
13 comments:
It sounds like someone was really watching over you both today. I'm so glad you could enjoy sacrament meeting. It's so hard when you can't concentrate, especially when you're off to primary the last couple hours.
Just think, someday you'll be able to laugh at all this stuff, right?! (I tell myself that often!) :)
You're a good mama. Brea is a lucky little girl.
nat, you're so awesome! seriously, i admire you so much and think you're doing an amazing job!
She was cute in her dress! I could tell you were having a hard time! Next time in Sacrament try to have her come sit by me! I would love it!
Natalie you are such an inspiration to so many people. I have known you all your life and you never cease to amaze me. Brea was not sent to you by chance. Heavenly Father knew exactly what he was doing. I'm glad he was looking down on you and helping make it a little easier in Sacrament...and Primary today. Isn't it amazing how those sweet sisters just show up when things seem impossible? Brea is one lucky little chica.
aww! That's such an awesome example of the Lord at work trying to give a little rest to the weary mama. You are such a great mom Nat and your kids should feel lucky to have you. :) I miss you!
Sunday fun! Sorry it's hard on sundays, Brea is a smarty pants and I'm sure wants to do things she wants to do. Mario used to be totally fine and the second I made him walk in for sharing time and music, he would say he was tired, end up on the floor and would sleep for the next two hrs. I asked them to call a helper for him in primary, kept him kinda in task, go get a drink, helped him participate, etc. And now he stays awakes and likes it but there are always some stubborn days for sure. Good luck my friend, Love ya, ale
You're a wonderful mama and I love it that you had some help this week. I need to be better about looking for ways to help our Primary kids and parents.
The PERFECT mom for Brea is YOU! And the cute family that helped you with Brea on Sunday probably owes you cookies...I mean Miss Brea doesn't put the moves on just anyone ;)
PS...Thanks for the post. I feel like my kids are the worst in church. Good thing we're not in the same ward!
You are the best MOM for Brea and the other kids too... You always amaze me with your patience and great attitude! I have learned so much from you already.
Nat any time you need help just let me know. Seriously her and Ky can entertain each other. You are a great Mom so don't doubt that. Hey I have one of those bring me to my knee kids as well! So you can vent to me any day.
That is so nice of everyone to help out. I would never feel ashamed to admit that you need help- there's no way that we can do it all. You come pretty darn close, though. I am amazed at what a great mom and what a thoughtful friend you are. You are awesome!!!
You are such an awesome mom. I read your blog & wonder what it would take for me to be a bit more like you.
Yay for Brea's new boyfriend. I say you need to sit by them every Sunday (and probably the 17 year old was happy to have the attention from such a cutie). Now how could you get him to go to primary? :)
K I feel completely awful that I made you take my boy on Sunday! You should tell me no! Actually you should tell me to take all your class and go have a breather and some time to destress! I would've been delighted to help out!
I am pleased with our new situation though, of teaching together...it will work out nicely I'm hoping... and whenever you're having a bad day or don't feel like it, I will be happy as a clam to take over.
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