I guess those silly, untrue statements can be made by anyone.
I was accused of being unsocialized at one of our latest field trips. My hubby was with me and to be honest I enjoy being around him and I especially enjoy his company at our field trips! I see these moms atleast once a week so we do enjoy our time to chat. Another reason I didnt want to stand around and chat is because my eyes were glued to my children, rooting for them and admiring their bravery at rock climbing!
"A child is the greatest joy, the ultimate Blessing." Emily Laughton
Unsocialized is choice sometimes! My children are first over friends even when I am around them all week, all day long. These times with my children will soon be memories that I can look back on. Memories that I can bank on to treasure when they are adults!
There is a time to chat with friends..but make wise choices mammas~ your children will look back one day too.. will they remember you cheering them on when rock climbing or pumping their legs on a plain ol swing? Or will they remember you not paying attention? No matter how old your children are, they crave your love and attention. I was not rude to my friends, I was hoping they would stand beside me and root on their children as well! That didnt happen, sadly! I pray that my friends and fellow mothers are more attentive to their children.
Dear heavenly father, please work in me and help me to be the mother that you want me to be. To give more kisses and hugs and create more memories together. Help me to be patient, loving, attentive and to place my family first and myself last. In Jesus name I pray, Amen
[Psalms 127:3]
"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD"
Children are a gift! Lets start treasuring our children, treating them like the gift they are!!!
Blessings, Sarah beth
6 comments:
I don't know why people feel obliged to make unkind comments or judge others like that. What business is it of anyone else's if you are giving your children your full attention or enjoying spending time with your husband? It sounds like the comment may have been made out of jealousy. You keep on rooting for and enjoying spending time with your kids, and of course it is right to treasure times when your husband can join in too! It sounds like the person who made the comment might be the 'unsocialized' one - it's definitely not you!
Thank you April for your kind words! :}
I myself have NEVER heard of an Un-Socialized parent either! Like April stated...it sounds like it was said out of jealousy. Keep up the awesome work mama! :0)
Much Love & Blessings,
ESTHER
Our Simple Country Life
I guess I must be unsocialized too because, like you, I prefer to give my children and my husband attention if we're out together.
On a recent field trip to the zoo, while other mothers were chatting I was making sure my daughter got the most out of the visit by explaining things to her. When the rest of them were taking a break to relax, chat and eat.. my little one wanted to hang out by the otter's habitat which fascinated her. I ended up shepherding a small group down there while the others were 'socializing'.
As the mother of two older daughters on the brink of womanhood, I agree with you 100%.. cherish every moment and forget about the pettiness of others.
Wow, how awful that someone would say that!
Isn't it great when our husbands are able to attend things though? I just love it when mine can! :)
Such a good post, girl. Wow how sad you had the comment made to you!
I totally agree with you and the points you made. Our children and husbands are our priority...We MUST SHOW THEM!
Sounds like you guys had an awesome day, despite the negative comments. This post really made me think!
Post a Comment