What do you expect?

GREAT EXPECTIONS

We all have them. What we expect from ourselves, others, and I guess life.

I know I set high expectations for myself. I tend to be very hard on myself at that. So much so I can beat myself up when I don't get it just right. I guess I am a perfectionist of sorts.

My children...poor kids. When you are a mom of boys you have to lay the law down and stick by your guns. My boys...well, they must endure my expectations of them. They are to do what I ask in the time frame and according to our families schedule. Not because I am being controlling, *maybe a little* but really because they are other people in the family and we need to function as a unit. When one person falls behind well, you or I make everyone else pay. Don't get me wrong they are amazing. Just like any other kid they have their ups and downs. But I am very blessed to have such well behaved, well mannered and generous, kind hearted and thoughtful children. Gosh! They are amazing!!!

Others unfortuantely don't let them know my expectations of them. I can't really go up to someone and say,"These are my expectations and if you fail to meet them you will fail me and I will be disappointed and let down by YOUR failures." We get mad at our bosses for managing as humans. Sinner like me trying to do their job(we hope). Our neighbors who just can't keep up with Jones or me trying to be like my neighbor the Jones. And our pastor...poor man(or women depending on your faith) he isn't allowed to ever fail. Because if he does...Watch Out! he will pay for it. What about spouses? I know DH pays for the expections I set on him he hasn't met, even when I have never verbalized them to him. Even then if I have told him...well, how realistic am I being in what I expect from him.

So, I guess ultimately, I need to look at myself in the mirror and say "Why are you being such a brat?" "Grow up and don't set such unrealistic expectations on others. Especially if you don't expect that from yourself!" Right!!!?? Hum...sometimes it is easier said then done.

Dear God, Help to never expect anything from others that I should be going to you to fulfill. Forgive me for I do this so often. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me.

Your Beloved,
His Princess