Sometimes I just need a little reminding to have a positive attitude. Rachel Anne over at Home Sanctuary had perfect timing this morning with her post Glass Half Full.
In her post she says "Learning to have a positive attitude is a gift we can give our children...and is a gift we can give ourselves." A gift. Encouraging words. Understanding. Grace. All gifts that are priceless, wrapped in selfless love. Gifts designed by the Master of giving.
Mornings aren't always the most positive environment around here with 5 kids getting ready for school. Take this morning, for example. I was having a tough morning, being stretched to the limit. One of my boys came to me and said he was sorry for making me mad. I was only trying to teach him that he needs to be responsible for some things on his own in the morning because Mommy can't do it all. I think all he heard was "I'm mad at you because you're making my life difficult." I hugged him and told him I wasn't mad and that I was sorry for coming across that way.
Am I sorry for trying to teach him to help himself in the morning? No. I am, however, sorry for the way I presented the lesson. It must have been in my tone of voice. Or maybe the words I used. Perhaps it was just the frown on my face. I am so thankful that he was brave enough to approach me. My heart sinks to think that I could hurt one of my children with my words. I'm so glad they are quick to forgive me.
I am going to try to have a more positive attitude in the morning. Hopefully it will be contageous... a gift worth wrapping and unwrapping over and over again.
"Let all that you do be done in love." -1Corinthians 16:14
