Typically, at this time each year I find myself baffled at how quickly summer has passed and how little I did on the list I hoped to accomplish. This year is no different.
How is it that each day is quickly consumed and we find ourselves at the end of the day wondering how we spent our time? I often find myself discouraged when the day ends and my list did not budge. But when it comes down to it, I have to ask myself what is more important — my list or my influential role as a mom?
Obviously being a mom is most important, but I wish I could readily say each evening, “Today, I made my role as a mom my top priority.” I’m human and I fail at times like everyone else. Life crowds in swiftly and at times I find myself giving in to its push.
It is times such as these that I have to stop and remember to not forget the little things that matter. Breakfast together. Listening to my daughter without multi-tasking. Joining her interests for the day, rather than finagling her into my life demands. Just hanging out, laughing, talking, and being together.
These things matter every day. It’s the little things that make a big difference. Even though not mapped out on our to-do list, they should top a parent’s list.
Do our children know by our actions that they top our priority list? Perhaps some days, but if you’re like me … some days not so much.
God’s plans for parents are significant and I’m pretty sure checking off a to-do list isn’t at the top. As parents, let’s remember the little things God has purposed us to do and be for our children.
As a reminder to me of my powerful role as a mother, I wrote out my heart’s prayer and set it on my desk for me to see every day.
