“Mom, look!” “Mom, come here!” “Mom, I need you!” I hear those phrases a million times a day. Do you?? If you’re a mom then chances are you do.
Sometimes though I don’t want to hear those words. Sometimes I want to be alone. Sometimes I want to do my own thing. That is the selfishness that was embedded in me. I’m a sinner, I’m imperfect, I’m needy also.
There are times when my son says those words and I just cringe inside because I want to be left alone for 1 minute. Of course after I feel that way I end up feeling SO GUILTY. What am I thinking???? God has been so gracious to lend 2 beautiful children to me and Jerod! I can’t think those selfish thoughts!!! Oh but I can and I do.
I just need to change my thinking and fix my thought upon Jesus. Be grateful for even getting to hear those phrases like the ones mentioned above and a ton more that aren’t listed. The Lord gives and takes away and I am not guaranteed tomorrow.
As a mother I always wanted children and then when I got mine I was in heaven and thought my life was amazing. I give them everything literally we go to a store and they want something, I usually buy it. It’s bad I know it. I don’t want to miss a single moment, I don’t want to be on my phone so much, I want more time with Jerod. I want WAY more time with Jesus. I have to make the decision.
No one can make me! I need God to help me, apart from Him I can do nothing. As I sit here in he bathroom, yes I write the best here, lol. I think about being a mother and not wanting to feel these thoughts but I do and it’s okay! God knows I feel this way, he knows I’m so blessed by motherhood, he knows my desires, wants, and needs. I can’t do it all alone. He wants me to want him first. Above everything and anyone. It’s hard to put him above my husband and children. BUT I HAVE TO.
You wouldn't be normal if you didn't think these thoughts Brittany 🙂 I love my children dearly, and I am so happy to have them in my life, but sometimes – you just need 5 minutes to yourself!
Don't be so hard on yourself. Even Jesus took time away from the apostles and the crowds of followers to just sit and pray. Carve out some time to pray or sit in silence with God. When your children see you carving out time for yourself, they'll learn to respect your alone time.
Yea we all feel like this sometimes. Don't feel bad, everybody needs time to themselves. Especially if you're a sahm.
Aww don't be so hard on yourself Mama! We're all trying too! It's so hard to find balance.
It's completely normal to want some time to yourself! I know I do! It doesn't make you or me any less of a good mama!
I think every Mama feels these feels…you are not alone! It's natural. And yes, if you put God first everything else will fall into place. Big hugs!
That is very normal. Don't feel guilty! Just hang in there 🙂
I have totally had those same thoughts, and I completely understand where you're coming from!! Obviously, we shouldn't be too hard on ourselves, but what you say is so true also; we have been blessed with these little beings that need us and want us and sometimes it's hard to remember that other people aren't so lucky as us. Or that someday we'll miss all the noise and need. Thanks for sharing Brittany, this is definitely something I'm working on too.
Very normal! I think you just have to remember that as much as you would like to be Superwoman, you can't do it all! Self-care is so important 🙂 Take time for yourself- you deserve it!