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December 25, 2007
Trouble at Christmas
It's hard to get a hold on to the mix of emotions one has at Christmas Eve. There's expectancy, and excitement. The celebration and advent of Christ's birth. Also, the expectations of giving gifts and receiving them as well. There's longing sometimes, when you might not be with the ones you love, or sadness if someone close died since last Christmas. For some people, all of the emotions associated with the holidays can be too much, and can lead to disastrous actions.
All that is true, but for me, yesterday, there was a lot of wondering and stress. I'm struggling with how to raise a very unruly and strong-willed 4-year-old. Most of the day, we had battles. Lots of "No!'s" were spoken, an occasional "I don't love You!" and your garden variety "go sit over there til I tell you to move"-type statements as well.
A few presents have even been removed from under the tree, due to the overall disrespect. The older one also joined in the fun, and lost a couple of his presents as well.
So, while preparing for Christmas Eve Supper, and trying to ponder the meaning of it all, I find myself hardly enjoying any of it.
On Sunday, I was told by our pastor that I am rich, as he looked at my kids. I know he's right, but he didn't witness some of yesterday's "displays of affection".
I know I'll be looking longingly at these years, when these years have come and gone, but right now, I look forward to bedtime everyday, I dread the car ride home, and week long vacations mean nothing but trouble, at times.
I need more insight, more prayer, more wisdom, and a different outlook.
Either way, it makes me wonder what Jesus was like as a kid, and what Mary did. He had to get in trouble sometime. We know he got in trouble when he was 12 at least.
Send me your thoughts! And pray for me!
Posted by glassgirl at December 25, 2007 08:27 PM
Responses
Amor -
I'm sorry that you have to deal with most of the crazy moments. God has given you more patience than me. The times that I'm at home with his nuttiness, I nearly lose it. I'll keep praying for you.
Timo
Posted by: Fab at December 25, 2007 10:55 PM
You may also need a little vacation.
Praying... :)
Posted by: wilsonian at December 26, 2007 10:08 AM
Hey Glaucia,
Sorry you're having a tough time right now. I definitely will pray for you!
Love, Stacey
Posted by: Stacey at December 29, 2007 05:13 PM
Querida Glaucia:
Ser mae e' padecer no paraiso... Acho que voce ja ouviu isto antes. Continuo orando por voce e pelos seus pimpolhos. Dias melhores virao!
Abracos e beijos da MAMA
Posted by: MOM at December 30, 2007 11:34 PM
Hey Glau.. Oh boy... there are days where I feel the same as you do... like I can't wait until bedtime.. but the funny thing is, as soon as they're in bed, I miss them again. I have friends with 7 children. I don't know how they do it!
You'll be in my prayers. I know how it is to be in the midst of chaos. Tayler is extremely strong willed as well, but she's too young at this point to be extremely in your face defiant.
sigh.. As your mom said on her "2 cents" better days will come, I guess!
One more thought.. can you imagine being Jesus's brother?
Miss you guys!
~Nadia
Posted by: Nad at January 4, 2008 09:24 AM