Be Still- My expectations

I need to be still in my expectations.  I expect so much from myself, my husband, my kids, my family, my church, my friends.  These expectations are just not healthy for me or my relationships.  Why do I think I can be the perfect mom with the perfect house and perfect children?  Why do I think my hubby can read my mind and do what I need before I ask?  What is it that makes me think my toddler can handle so much?  Should everyone at church really have the same passion as me?  And my poor friends and family, should they be expected to give more than receive?  NO!

I thought about this a lot yesterday as we were driving to my in-laws.  I was being still and crocheting along as my hubby drove down the interstate.  I started crying as I thought of how much I had expected of my son the day before.  We had discussed getting out our big electric train if he was good for the morning.  Well, we told him before church and then expected a 2.5 year old (with a fairly new baby brother in the mix) to sit through church, behave at lunch, and then nap before we actually rewarded him.  He is too young to understand those types of rewards.  I was in tears.  I expected to much of my little man.  He is such a good kid.  I then put a lot of pressure and expectation on myself to right the wrong and remind myself to be perfect as a mother.  Well enough is enough.  The expectations need to be still.  I need to focus on giving to my friends and family, cutting myself, my hubby and my son some slack and just living joyfully still  in my life!

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