Proverbs 14:1

Already I digress from the “curriculum” I proposed. Perhaps I should reconsider teaching as the lesson plan digressions were one thing I had the most difficult time with. I’ve certainly become more flexible and open to Plan B during this motherhood gig.

One of my all time favorite (convicted me immediately) Bible passages is Proverbs 14:1. The wisest of women builds her house, but folly with her own hands tears it down.

Let’s face it, as the mommy we control the mood of our entire household including our husband’s moods. It’s been said, “if momma ain’t happy, then no one is happy.” This is so true today as well as when I was a kid. I never feared my Dad, it was always my Mom (sorry mom!). This is a great deal of pressure as well as a priviledge and therefore a bit flattering actually. J

I can think of several times where I just wanted to be the dad for a day. Not that my husband is totally checked out, but I cherish those Saturday mornings (the day we don’t have to BE anywhere at a certain time) when David gets up with the kids. I can eavesdrop on my little darlings as they calmly eat what is served at breakfast at whatever speed it’s put out on the table without a care if the yogurt dripped on the container or the glass is only ½ full of juice. They are just delightful! I want to join in on the fun, but I know that as soon as I wake up, Oliver’s night-time diaper will finally need to be changed and someone will want another waffle NOW. For some reason, I think just one day it’ll change, but it has yet to. I love this honor, but it also frustrates me. This rank in the household structure puts immense pressure on we moms to just be ourselves. I’m very open with my kids about my frustrations and they are very aware of my signals. My three year old has already caught on to my emotional needs and always seems to say, “I love you mommy” just when I need some perspective. It’s as if he knows I’m going to do something I’ll regret if he doesn’t turn things around emotionally for me.

What about you…do you have an interesting story or situation to share about how you single-handedly either built or torn down your house?