Do You Ever....

Ahhhh, these were some wonderful, peaceful times!!!!!

Do you ever wonder if it's physically possible to close your ears? I mean do you ever wish when you closed your eyes and prayed, that the pounding, blaring, head crushing noise to go away???? Well I do!!!!!

We have been having a few challenges this summer with fighting among the beloved children. No, I take that back, we have been beating our heads up against a brick wall trying to put a stop to World War 3 among the beloved little buggers!!!!!!!!! I mean they are fighting over EVERYTHING!! Finally after I was completely embarrassed this morning I just couldn't take it any more. I was on the phone with a nurse recruiter and I literally had to step out of the house so that she would not hear BB and DQ SCREAMING at each other in the background. To make things worse, DQ followed me screaming and crying!!!! Keep in mind that these are not 3 and 4 year olds we are talking about, this is a 10 year old and almost 9 year old!

Here's the thing though.... I have been feeling a bit convicted over the last few months because I know that I tend to be a yeller. I've noticed that DQ can get quite loud at times (well, ok, all the time), and I just keep getting on to her. I've been trying to teach her to put her hand over her mouth when she feels she is getting out of control. This has not been working so well. I have given her scripture after scripture and this has not been working so well. I have been praying with her and for her obviously, but you must be willing to admit sin to repent of sin! Well, then yesterday I was reading up on all my blogs and my friend Jodi reminded me that is is my job to teach DQ by my actions. Ouch, hard lesson huh?

Anyway, I was so frustrated and horrified from the phone call incident that I decided that today was a great day for everyone to do a floor to ceiling cleaning of their own rooms. After they were finished with that they were free to pursue any in your own room activity of your choosing. Surprisingly, this has gone pretty well: so far.......

Praying for peace,
Amy