The lesson

I didn't plan on blogging tonight as a tummy bug had turned my day into a long hum of discomfort. And then I received a blessing of healing from my husband. I now have the strength to share what I hope will liven up your day.

Yesterday was an odd day where I felt I wasn't doing very well as a mom. Baby boy fussed most of the day and he was refusing to eat. That, coupled with his growing defiance and push for independence, brought me to tears of exhaustion. I then went into my room, closed the door, cried from frustration, kneeled and pleaded for Heavenly help.

I then wiped off my tears, returned to the lounge, got on the laptop and found a video by Elder Holland about motherhood. The message in the video, gave me the strength to end the day on a high. I walked over to that sweet baby boy, apologized for shouting at him and explained why he needed to eat his food. I wiped off his tears and made him another meal.

Sometimes a mother needs to give in, to receive the lesson. And my lesson was to know that by doing my best, I'm doing alright.