I had an interesting conversation once with a good friend of mine who has four little girls. At the time she was pregnant with her 5th and didn't know the gender. I asked her if she was anxious to have a boy and she replied that at one time, early in her married years she wanted a whole house full of boys; she wanted her own little Missionary Training Center. Well, as fate would have it, she had four girls. One day it occurred to her that even with a house full of girls she did have a MTC; she had a Mommy Training Center. I was very impressed with this. It feels exciting to know I am raising a future mother. At the same time, I feel as though this is one of my hardest responsibilities. How can I teach Millie to be a good mom when I feel like such a failure at it??? But,I am the best one to teach her.
Lately Millie has been very interested in everything I do. I've been crocheting around burp cloths and she watches intently and asks how it's done. Anytime I'm cooking she is right there asking to help. I get frustrated easily and prefer to do things myself because it's so much easier. It's been very hard but I've been letting her help.
She was so happy to help and even asked Matthais which pizza he liked better, hers
or mine.
I know that I need to teach her the basic skills to be a mother. I also need to teach her to be a nurturer, a leader, a teacher. I'm just worried I'm not cut out for it! I am not the most patient teacher and I tend to give up very easily. But, from now on I am going to think of my home as a MTC. Not only am I lucky to have 3 missionaries in training, I am also training a mother.
Lately Millie has been very interested in everything I do. I've been crocheting around burp cloths and she watches intently and asks how it's done. Anytime I'm cooking she is right there asking to help. I get frustrated easily and prefer to do things myself because it's so much easier. It's been very hard but I've been letting her help.
She was so happy to help and even asked Matthais which pizza he liked better, hers
or mine.
I know that I need to teach her the basic skills to be a mother. I also need to teach her to be a nurturer, a leader, a teacher. I'm just worried I'm not cut out for it! I am not the most patient teacher and I tend to give up very easily. But, from now on I am going to think of my home as a MTC. Not only am I lucky to have 3 missionaries in training, I am also training a mother.
6 people not afraid to say something:
Never worry about not being a good example as a mother. Trust me the Lord takes care of that. He knows you and what a wonderful mother you are. I have a poem I will send you that will help you understand.
Love,
Michelle
Remember that we aren't expected to be perfect in this life! I think that we all wish that we are more patient that are right now. Cooking with kids does take a lot of patience and they absolutely love doing it. You are a great mom- keep up the good work!
That's good advice, thanks! I needed that.
What a fun post! She's really growing up! It takes a lot of patience to cook with kids. But I really like your new way of thinking!
Thanks for that thought and reminder. I think all mothers feel they aren't doing as well as they should or would like to. Don't put yourself down. You are doing a great job!
Angi, it's taken me years to realize that I don't always have to be in a hurry and life will be just as good if I let the kids take over for five minutes. It's fun to watch their smiles and sparkly eyes as they feel so big helping mom. Sometimes I too worry..."what kind of woman am I training these girls to be?" It's sobering!
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