I have observed yet again -- multiple times in one night -- another universal (well, in my experience) shenanigan of children: stalling. Is this a learned thing...or is it innate? Do they really think we adults don't know what's going on? They're testing my leniency. And I must keep in mind that for them there is power in thinking they're getting away with manipulating the system. Tonight I'm struggling with the balance between leniency and discipline, being reminded again that God is so amazing. He holds all things in perfect balance.
Ultimately, I pray for balance for myself (not just in shaping the lives of children, but in all areas). But for the moment, it would be nice if they would just fall asleep. :)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Master Stallers
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3 comments:
Jamie,
You and your sister were quite good at this in your day! :)
Dad
Well, I wasn't...! ;)
From the truthful, OLDER sister
Balance... I guess it's called balance because there's one spot where it works just right...like a teeter-totter. When we're teetering and tottering through life, it sure is nice to hold our Heavenly Father's hand... Hang in there, He'll teach you all things, including how to balance just what He has in mind for you! He loves you so!!!
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