Now in my defense, I had just given birth to another sweet little baby a few weeks earlier (she’s our seventh!). I deserved that nap.
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Gwen Toliver fills her days with seven beautiful children (ages 1-13) and one wonderful husband. The Toliver family spends many days on the road for their ministry with Wycliffe Associates – sharing with others the work of Bible translation. Gwen finds that traveling with nine in a van is the best way to accumulate great material for her blog – Tolivers To Texas – and to appreciate the flexibility of homeschooling.
This is a wonderful post! I think we can all fall into cyclical patterns that go from vigilant to lazy!
Congratulations on your new little baby!
When I first saw this post in my reader, I thought it was Heather that had given birth a few weeks ago and that somehow I missed it!
This is a great reminder to be diligent in our parenting. And, YES, I am a lazy mama at times.
This post is very timely, as I've seen some "not so pleasant" attitude coming out of my 11 year old lately.
Thanks for the boost!!
Debbie
What truth this is. Thanks for speaking it, Gwen!
Awesome post! I find myself falling in to this trap when I don't make my homelife a priority – especially now during soccor season. Or if I haven't taken care of myself and I'm too tired, I let things fall through the cracks. I call it baby boot camp, Charlotte Mason calls it Habit Training, but whatever you call it, it is the most important thing you can do for your children
@ westoftexas – great reminder – Charlotte Mason's instruction on habit training is so vital whether we're young or old!
i can definitely be a lazy momma! and then i totally lose control and get to the end of my rope. that's when i realize that it's my fault for not being diligent. i am humbled and convicted! especially when i see myself (the not so good side of me) in my children. oi.
What a great post. Thanks Gwen.