WW- My “not so” little boy

Written on January 20, 2010 by MELISSA, MULTI-TASKING MAMA in Wordful Wednesday, Wordless Wednesday

Today I am wishing that I could go back to the days my thirteen year old looked like this and parenting seemed so easy to me…

Right now we argue about everything it seems.  Wistfully, I look at this chubby little guy and remember all the dreams I had for him.

Praying that this “phase” is something we both live through ;)

Lord, you know the difficulties we are facing with my sweet boy.  I know that most of this is just a part of growing up but my heart hurts, my head is spinning and this mama needs you, God. Protect my child and help me be the mama you want me to be, not the one that is guided by her emotions and fears. ~Amen

This post is linked to Wordless Wednesday and Wordful Wednesday.

25 Comments - Leave a comment!
  • http://smallworldathome.blogspot.com/ Sarah

    It really does get easier! I think 12 and 13 were the hardest years with my boy. He is almost 17 now, and the past couple of years have really been a breeze for the most part.

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    that is so good to know…Jared is thirteen right now.

  • blueviolet

    Those really are the tough years. I'll pray for you both! I really will.

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    Thank you! Someone should warn people the tween/teen years are so hard ;)

  • http://www.lifeinabluezoo.blogspot.com/ Stephanie @ The Blue Zoo

    You mean it gets harder? My oldest is almost 9. Somedays I wonder if he'll live to see 13! lol

  • kandjplus5

    Good luck to you! 12 and 13 were really hard years for us and my step-son, but he is almost 17, and is a GREAT kid. Things will get better…it just seems like it takes forever for it to get that way though. Prayers and hugs to you!!

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    sorry to burst your bubble Steph LOL Looking forward to seeing you at
    Blissdom!

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    thank you for that encouragement!

  • http://jamericanspice.blogspot.com/ Jamericanspice

    I love the prayer. I find myself praying, bawling out to God for wisdom each day to be a mother too. God will help you.

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    Thank you! I will pray for you too =)

  • http://meandmyboys-abby.blogspot.com/ Abby

    Why can't they just stay little forever?

  • 7ClownCircus

    I argue with my daughter all the time. I try not to, but it always happens. Parenting IS easier when they are little and everything is still black and white.

    I'm just making a blog button page on my blog. Do you have a blog button I can put up?

  • http://iamharriet.com Harriet

    Sometimes, I wish they could stay little.
    http://iamharriet.blogspot.com/2010/01/when-was…

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    oh, I know…but it is part of God's plan for us to grow (I keep reminding
    myself of that)

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    no I don't Angie but I am getting a blog makeover and a blog button is on
    the list. Will send it to you when I get it..thanks =)

  • 7ClownCircus

    perfect!
     Angie  Lee
    Seven Clown Circus

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  • http://www.afrugalfriend.net/ Debra @ A Frugal Friend

    Saying prayer with you right now…….so sorry your heart hurts. Big hug for you!

  • 2Wired2Tired

    Good luck. I hope it gets better. I think those thoughts sometimes, about how sad it's going to be that my two cheery preschoolers might one day utter the words, “I hate you” and in that moment mean it. Ugh. I hope the phase passes quickly for you.

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    thanks Debra! Parenting is a tough job!

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    thank you and be prepared- they will utter it ;)

  • alfecia

    I know what you mean. This motherhood thing doesn't get any easier, does it my friend? Praying for you and your son.

  • MutheringHeights

    Yuck..it sounds like a rough time! I hope he grows out of it soon! :(

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    Thanks Alicia…you have been in my prayers too!

  • http://www.multitaskingmama.com/ Melissa

    me too!

  • http://twitter.com/ohMariana Mariana

    I loved your prayer at the end of the post… just perfect. I hope it all works out for you.

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