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Confessions of a Mom No. 585

1 Mar

I hate public meltdowns.

In the two weeks we’ve lived in Knoxville two of my three kids have suffered from chronic morning meltdowns.  It seems no matter the routine, something provokes a complete loss of sanity.  Anything from sock seams to pigtails to cereal… these kids are easily provoked.

Though I know much of it is stress from our recent move, it’s still not. fun.

It’s one thing for the meltdown to take place inside my home.  It’s a “whole-nutha’ Oprah” when it takes place in the parking of our apartment…. or the school drop-off lane… or Wal-Mart.

It seems the public meltdown is far more stressful.  It’s all the stress of a meltdown… with an audience to boot.

For those that think me the perfect mom, all I have to say is, “Whatev!”  So. not. perfect.

Maybe perfectly broken.

I hate the meltdowns.  but I work through them.

I hate the audience.  but I can’t help that.

I love the brokenness.  only b/c I know that within that is a God with Strength greater than my own.

Give a parent some grace… public meltdowns are a reality.  Share the love, not the judgment.

Making Room

26 Feb

The past 3 weeks I’ve been living as a single mom.

It’s a new experience.  And I have a fresh appreciation for those that raise kids on their own.

Hats off to you.

Tomorrow night Kyle arrives in Knoxville.  praiseJesusthanktheLordcanIgetawitness

But as I scan the bedroom tonight I realize that I need to make room for my hubs.

Over the past few weeks I’ve grown used to having the master bedroom to myself.  From the bathroom counters to the dresser top to the desk… it seems I’ve consumed this living space without struggle.

I may need to open some space for the hubs to live here too… seeing as how he’s on his way.

And I’m excited about that.  :)

Celebrating 500!

22 Feb

This is my 500th post at ginamcclain.com!

Just a quick celebration to say I’m so pumped about the community I’ve discovered with many of you in the blogging world.  I’m grateful for the relationships and look forward to what God teaches me through the next 500.

See you around the corner at post #501.  :)

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