And, I think we all know what pride precedes. . .
So, the theme for this month is about our family being happy by following Jesus. I had a cute little lesson all ready to go for today. And, then, this short-sighted (and even shorter-tempered) Mom spent the majority of the day on the verge of ringing both her kid's necks. I was impatient and continually lost my temper, usually for no good reason. Well, there were at least two good reasons: my son was standing on the bathroom stool when my daughter decided she needed to get up, too. So, she just shoved him off and he cracked his head on the tile floor. Also, the boy decided to redecorate the furniture (that does not belong to us) with a pen. Yes, I tried hairspray. No, it didn't work. But, other than that I was just plain mean and crabby and not very nice to my two young children. So, when I thought about the lesson I had to give for FHE tonight -- the one about being a Happy Family, the one about how Jesus wants us to love and serve one another to have peace in our homes, the one about how our family relationships are eternal and the most important relationships we will ever have -- I just couldn't bring myself to do it. It was too difficult. Too hypocritical. It would just fill me with too much guilt.
So we went to Burger King instead.
9 comments:
I don't know what you're talking about. Look at those faces; they couldn't possibly do anything wrong.
Besides, the "Princess of Burger King" appears to be above-the-law anyway.
Awesome story. It makes all of us moms seem normal.
And, the kids probably prefer BK over a lesson anyday.
No offense, or anything.
P.S. I love all the titles of your posts.
Very clever.
Chef Whopper: Those angelic little faces look very different after you've been alone with them for 11 hours a day, 5 days a week. Don't mess with me on this one.
Sarita: They did indeed prefer BK. It is now Wednesday evening and they still wear their crowns for the majority of the day. Lauren keeps begging to go back. We don't have one at home, so it was new to her.
Also, thanks for enjoying the titles. They often take me more often to come up with than the post itself.
Ethan looked at those pictures and said, "where can we get those hats?" I think he would prefer them over family home evening too.
Hey, where are you?
Pure rubbing alcohol got the pen out of my couch (I think that’s why hairspray is reputed to work: because it contains alcohol.)
Kentucky: We are currently in your lovely hometown, however we are returning home tomorrow. We missed you guys. A Lot.
Azucar: Thanks for the tip. I turned the task over to my husband and he got the ink out. I guess it's that male upper body strength that got the job done.
Hello Hilverda family! Brian gave me the address to your blog and I have enjoyed seeing what you have been up to the last (I think it has been seven?) few years. You have such a beautiful family--it is a bit crazy to think that the Brian I went to high school with is now a father and (almost?) a lawyer. Congratulations! :)
Danielle (Silvers) Richert
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