Ok, I’m not a doctor. But my husband is halfway there…
I did write a prescription for myself this week though and I am writing it for all moms (and dads) out there reading this right now…
The Prescription: Before you go to bed, go take a peek at your sleeping children. Tuck them in, give them a kiss, say a little prayer over them. Repeat every night.
I’m sure every age is a challenging age with children, but these past few weeks have been especially stressful and trying for me. Most nights, I was going to bed wondering how I was going to handle the discipline issues and chaos the next day.
But one night, I took some extra time and checked on the boys before my bedtime. And I was overwhelmed with my love for them again. So adorable and precious. Tears were not far away.
And I decided I needed that feeling EVERY night – to go to bed with thoughts of love for my children, not stress.
So I have done this EVERY night since then and it has done my heart – and my relationship with my children – good.
And I will repeat this course of treatment nightly.
Had a stressful day with the kids? Feeling like the kids are a burden, not a gift?
Give this a try and call me in the morning.
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Awesome prescription! I am always afraid of waking them up but I may have to do this each night. Lately I have been in bed before them…!Hubby has been doing night routine. Have a blessed day! One question – how did you take pics without someone waking up?
I love this Erin. Bedtime is one of my favorite times with my boys – not because I’m “done” with them for the day but because they are snuggly and quiet and sweet and it’s just us. 😀
I don’t usually do this. and i should. especially since I get home from work when the kids are already in bed.
yesterday while i was gone, but daughter made a HUGE poop in the potty (sorry, TMI) but it was a big deal. we had been dealing with this for awhile now. i wanted to go wake her up. instead, knowing that she took her new toy to bed with her, i went up there, saw her cuddling with said new toy and had a huge smile on my face. I covered her with a blanket and kissed her cheek.
then i went into my sons room, which i definitely don’t do b/c he tends to be a lighter sleeper. I watched him for a minute, so peaceful and calm and i covered him with his blanket. it felt good.
i also will continue this tradition and also add a prayer to it too.
thanks Erin.
What a sweet post and so true!! That is one of the most special times of the day. It puts everything into perspective! =)
I totally agree! I have been doing this more lately and sometimes it’s just so hard to leave Molly’s room! Great RX Dr. Erin!!
This is great!!! 🙂 I do this too! but not every night.. need to make sure I do this EVERY night! 🙂
THANK YOU
I had self-prescribed this many years ago (my oldest is 8). I can’t physically go to bed without doing this!
Great post!! 🙂
Dr. Erin, tell Steven he has some competition!!! What a great suggestions. I do peek most nights and always go in for a kiss on the nights I don’t do the bedtime routine when I come home. But, it does do wonders for my spirit!
I think I will made this part of my before bed routine. Kiss and a prayers – perfect!!!
Erin, I thought i was the only one so stressed out ready to give my kids away, not really, but really stressed over everything. Thanks for sharing.
What a great perscription! I Love it, and I am off to do just that right now!
Your words are so true and dear. This is the reward for a hard days work as a mom – the precious, sleeping child – gotta love them! Doesn’t it just give you energy for the next day? Maybe we should take your prescription daily. 🙂
Doesn’t this just make a world of difference. I did this last night, even though I got in late. My hubby told me about the funny position that he found our youngest son in and I just had to check it out.
My heart just melted as I gazed at each of my currently “peaceful” little boys. I found myself thanking God for them and asking that His hand be on each of them…
Thanks for the reminder to do this CONSISTENTLY!