be a good mom

My oldest son which is now 9 1/2 years old lives with his father some 8 hours away. I haven’t seen him since July ‘08 and Won’t see him again till July of this year! I miss him dearly. I talk to him at least once or twice a week though and I let him know how much I love him and his brothers does too! Its really hard to be a “GOOD MOM” from a long distance away. I hope he knows I love him though.

The other 2 boys have improved some-what I don’t know if its their age or how I handle them. I do not act though when I am mad I cool off before I confront their problems. and I spend quality time with them reading books, playing games, helping with homework even if mommy doesn’t feel well. ;)

Christmas was good this year a lil bitter sweet though without my oldest around. Things are starting to get better though.

I have been a single mom for over 6 years now. My twins will be 6 in march and my oldest is 8 1/2 years old! I must be doing something right because they are still alive.lol. Sometimes i feel like pulling my hair out though. They love to fight each other and it just drives me bonkers! I just keep trying to be there for them and try to give them a little bit of freedom and independance thats age appropriate. They have it made..maybe a little too much.time to start implementing CHORES!

Now I do spend more time with the kids. Every Week we do Bible Study and talk about a Chapter in the bible. We memorize bible verses and I spend about 20 mintues for each child helping with homework and seeing how there school day went. Still having some trouble with spending time on the weekends because i just feel overwhemeled with no help and me time but im working on it! and I think my boys are really benefiting from it too!

i need to spend more time with the kids and less time on this computer…