Lessons from Mommyhood

This is all new to me and I think that I am posting this a day late-sorry! I have lots of lessons from mommyhood..Now to remember what they all are!

1. Life does not get any easier or less complicated when you have more than one child or when your children get older. Life is always full of complications and surprises when you have children.

2. Here is one from my great grandmother who is now with the Lord. The one thing you can predict about children is that they are unpredictable! Just when you think you have them figured out they throw you a curve ball. For example, Jonathan loved pepperoni pizza for the longest time and then all of a sudden his new favorite became cheese pizza. Now he won't even eat pepperoni pizza.

3. Each child is unique and should never be disciplined exactly like another. For example, Jonathan usually does not require a spanking-you simply need to give him 'the look' or 'the tone' (that special tone of voice that means that Mom means business). However, Nicholas and Laurie usually require a spanking. But time out definitely does not work for Nicholas. It also helps if you sit the child down after the discipline and explain to them why what they did was wrong-especially for Nicholas who tries so hard to do what is right.

4. Devotion and pray time is essential to have with your children. They learn through doing and through example. Make the Lord a priority! He is the one who blessed you with your children to begin with..so honor Him.

5. Children love a schedule and consistency in their routines-at least mine do. Laurie Grace does not sleep well at night if she is off her schedule and does not get a nap that particular day (Good motivator to stay on schedule-a full night's sleep).

There are many other lessons I have learned...but I will save some for the next installment!