Comments on: Be Still

By: Stefani

Stefani — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:02:00 +0000

Oh Heather! Go easy on yourself . It is hard sometimes. It is really really hard. I remember those nights when mine were that small and I remember even thinking, “I’m so NOT cut out for this. I just want peace. I just want to be left ALONE for five minutes!”
It’s so tough to be both human and a mama at once.
I know that I often feel like there’s no way for me to ever be the sort of mama I think they deserve… one who never loses her cool, one who always has time to stop and listen., one who never wants to run and hide from all the relentless demands of parenting.
So I try to often stop and remember that they are children, and that I am human, and then to cut us all a little slack. I hope they do the same for me someday… give me a little grace, and know that though I failed sometimes, I also tried with all my might.
Hold on tight mama…. it really does go by so fast.

By: Stefani

Stefani — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:53:38 +0000

Yay!!! Thank you Beth, I hope that you and your family enjoy it!

By: Stefani

Stefani — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:53:01 +0000

Well now I don’t know about that… if you lived with me you might not ever pair my name with “zen.” I do try though. I really do. But yes, life with kiddos is crazy, messy, loud and sometimes really frazzling. I’d say at least half the reason that I blog is to force myself to sit down regularly and remember how very blessed I am. Hang in there!

By: Stefani

Stefani — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:50:46 +0000

Oh believe me.. me too! I often, OFTEN need to be reminded to let some stuff go and pay attention to the treasures around me.

By: Stefani

Stefani — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:49:59 +0000

Oh cool! I love thinking of that… another mama out there touching her necklace and remembering to savor the moment. It makes the world feel small and cozy.

By: Stefani

Stefani — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:49:16 +0000

That’s a wonderful verse to keep near… and one that I so OFTEN need to hear!

By: Stefani

Stefani — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:48:46 +0000

Did you see her at night? She looks so sweet and kind of brave in a way, snuggled in her little nest at night.

By: Heather Jane

Heather Jane — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:02:44 +0000

It’s so hard for me to remember that these days are numbered and precious as I sit here listening to my two year old (after a 45 minuted bedtime routine including tooth brushing, stories, songs, and backscratching) yelling at me from the bed to come back NOW!!! Over and over again. Every night. I’m tired and I just want some alone time. She just wants me. Where’s the balance?! Where’s the fine line between need and want. For both of us!

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:01:48 +0000

Stefani- Thank you. Your words spoke volumes to me. I just downloaded the book of days and can’t wait to dive in with the family.

By: Mousy Brown

Mousy Brown — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:36:05 +0000

Amen x