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What if instead of reacting to our kids with frust

What if instead of reacting to our kids with frustration and irritated tones, we choose kindness?⁣
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How often have we heard things we've harshly and thoughtlessly blurted out be repeated from our children's mouths?⁣
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Proverbs 15:1 reminds us “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."⁣
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So what if we slowed down and even in the most challenging moments remembered to act with kindness, to respond with kindness, to let love and kindness be our vibe?⁣
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Our kids are watching. Our kids are listening. Our kids are repeating.⁣
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And moms, it's our voice that rings out and will start the echo for generations to come. Let's make good echoes!

#kindwords #kindwordscostnothing #wordshurt #wordsspeak #speaklife #speaklove #choosekindness #angrymom #harshwordsstirupanger #watchyourtone #chooseyourwordswisely #showkindness #bethevoice #makeanecho #goodechoes #momlife #bethegood #goodrolemodel #yourkidsarewatching #bekindalways #kindnessiscontagious #kindnessrocks #alittlekindnessgoesalongway

Who makes you a better version of yourself? For me

Who makes you a better version of yourself? For me, the answer is this guy!⁣
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Today we’re doing some behind the scenes work on my upcoming podcast (which will debut on February 1st).⁣
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But as I took this picture, I was reminded that even though we haven’t always seen eye-to-eye on parenting... I’m better with this guy.⁣
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Although he frustrates me as much as my boys do some days... I’m better with this guy.⁣
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Even though our personalities are complete opposites (as our Enneagram confirms)... I am better with this guy.⁣
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He calms me down.⁣
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He speaks truth to me.⁣
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He loves me despite my craziness and flaws.⁣
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He supports me and is the best person to have on my team.⁣
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In the words of Jerry McGuire... he completes me!⁣
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Who is that person in your life that makes you better? Is it a friend? Is it your spouse? Is it a parent that has always been your #1 fan?⁣
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Tag them here!

#tagyourfriends #whomakesyoubetter #thisguy #myfavoriteperson #hecompletesme #jerrymcguire #bettertogether #lovemyhubby #hesthebestever #sothankful #filledwithlove #gratefuleveryday #wahmlife #behindthescenes #behindthescenespodcast #podcastinglife #comingsoon2021

Today’s frustration… CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!⁣ ⁣

Today’s frustration... CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!⁣
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I am about to go bat-crap, Chevy Chase crazy on these tangled lights! ⁣
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I know I did not put them away like this last year!

#christmaslights #freakingcrazy #angrymom #santabringmeamartini
#haphaphappiestchristmas #deepbreaths #notenoughtherapyforthisone #uglychristmassweater #decoratingearly

Even after frustrating days where your buttons are

Even after frustrating days where your buttons are pushed, where you’re at the end of your sanity from breaking up fights, and you are just done with attitudes... ⁣
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YOU GET TO CHOOSE HOW YOU SHOW UP. ⁣
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You get to choose to stay fed up and frustrated. Or you can choose joy.⁣
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You can choose an irritated tone. Or you can speak love.⁣
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You can choose to rush through bedtime so you can finally, finally have some alone time. Or you can choose to enjoy the quiet closeness of reading side by side on your child’s bed.⁣
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Sometimes it’s tough to power through a long, trying day with a happy face. But you are being watched by your kids. Be your best for them! And allow yourself the opportunity to unwind so you don’t miss moments like this.

#overwhelmedmom #frustrated #isthedayoveryet #longdaysshortyears #choosejoy #choosehappy #joyisnotsituational #forgive #showupdaily #everymomentmatters #beyourbest #howwillyourespond #gracewins #littleeyesarewatching

Moms, we need to talk about the lies that social m

Moms, we need to talk about the lies that social media shows us of perfection.⁣
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Remember that what you’re really seeing is a highlight reel, the happy parts of life.⁣
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When the camera is turned off, there may be heartache in the heart of the same person who was just smiling on the screen. There may be tantrums, yelling, tears, depression, anxiety, anger, feelings of abandonment, self-esteem issues.⁣
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No one is perfect. And you don’t have to strive for perfection either.⁣
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Let me give you a personal example... ⁣
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I was photographing this particular moment yesterday with the intent of social media sharing how its small things in life like wooly vests, a cup of coffee, and sitting across the desk from my oldest (who was snickering at me and my crazy camera set up) that bring joy.⁣
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But then all that bliss came to a screeching halt as I heard the scuffle of my other two boys fighting in the kitchen.⁣
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After the shouting and yelling and lecturing that happened in the minutes that ensued, there was no way I could post a picture of myself laughing when I was still gritting my teeth in irritation.⁣
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I’m sharing this to say that too many times we feel guilty or like a bad mom because our life doesn’t live up to the pictures scrolling across our feed. We compare ourselves and even base our self worth upon what we see on social media.⁣
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But that is a total freaking lie!⁣
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Girl, don’t buy into trying to have a picture perfect life! Buy into the amazing person God created you to be. Buy into enjoying your own crazy, quirky, messy, less than perfect life!⁣
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That’s the life you were meant to star in!

#socialmedialifestyle #truthbetold #lifeisntpictureperfect #therealstory #perfectisntreal #stopcomparingyourself
#stoptryingtobeperfect #lifeismessy #beunique #beyou #beyourbestself #embracewhogodmadeyoutobe

Agree or disagree? How do you feel about this stat

Agree or disagree? How do you feel about this statement?

#bettermom #parentinglife #whywontthesekidslisten #momlife #savemysanity #mentalhealth #selfhelptips #changestartswithin #angrymom #overwhelmedmom #stressedout #selfreflection #choosingjoy #lordhelpme #makemebetter






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Who makes you a better version of yourself? For me






Today’s frustration... CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!⁣
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Even after frustrating days where your buttons are






Moms, we need to talk about the lies that social m






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