Endurance

Thank the Lord, it is not raining. *sigh of relief*

I find that I need to watch myself. The kids are squirrelly, and I am tired. I can't allow myself to lose control and go overboard in discipline. My tiredness must not be reflected in undue anger. If I allow that, I become that which I hate. Thus I become more tired as the day progresses.

A few weeks ago I was cornered and instructed to quiz the kids daily in language. This was a command. Today I was cornered again and required to produce said quizzes. Since that original meeting, we have had open house, conferences, a field trip and this week's testing. I have not been quizzing. I will probably hear about this, and it will likely be unfair. I must not become defensive in that moment.

I am at the end of myself. Help me, Jesus.