What Makes My Kids Cry Today

By Lizzie @ What Makes My Kid Cry Today

Real Life. Real Laughs. Real Jesus.

What made my kid cry today?

Not much.

But what made me cry-laugh today?

A sibling argument that went straight from car talk to the Old Testament in under 10 seconds.

Oldest: “I want a Genesis.” (Meaning the car. Classy.)

2nd oldest: “I want an Exodus. And Numbers.”

Oldest : “I want a Genesis!”

2nd oldest: “You want the whole Old Testament?”

Oldest: “I want a Genesis.”

2nd oldest: “I still want an Exodus.”

And honestly? Same.

I want a Genesis too.

A clean start.

A new beginning.

A day that starts with coffee still hot and kids already dressed (preferably by someone else).

And sometimes—

I want an Exodus.

A way out.

A moment alone.

A break from the chaos and the snack demands and the crying over broken bananas.

And Numbers?

Don’t get me started.

I count snacks. I count children. I count minutes until bedtime.

And sometimes I count the minutes since someone last said “MOM!” (It’s usually less than one.)

🙃 Real Mom Life

Some days feel like Genesis: brand-new, fresh, hopeful.

Some days feel like Exodus: wandering in the wilderness with snacks instead of manna.

Some days feel like Numbers: chaotic math, endless lists, no silence.

And some days? All three before noon.

✨ Faith Tie-In

But here’s the good news:

God was in all of it.

He was there in Genesis—creating something out of nothing.

He was in Exodus—leading His people through messes they couldn’t escape on their own.

He was in Numbers—faithfully keeping track of every name, every need, every step.

And He’s here now—

In your minivan.

In your living room.

In your laundry pile.

In your meltdown-filled Monday and your messy miracle of a motherhood story.

“The Lord your God… has been with you; you have lacked nothing.”

— Deuteronomy 2:7

Even when you’re tired of wandering.

Even when the only thing multiplying is your to-do list.

👩‍👦‍👦 Sibling Wisdom (Apparently)

I don’t know where my kids come up with this stuff.

But I do know this:

If your kid wants a Genesis?

Hand him a Bible and tell him it’s a 66-book lease with full lifetime coverage.

If the other wants an Exodus?

Tell him he’ll get it right after he finishes his math.

💬 Comment Prompt:

What’s the most hilarious Bible-related thing your kid has said lately?

Or do you ever feel like you’re living in Numbers and praying for Revelation? 😂

Tell me your story below—I’m listening with a cup of cold coffee and a tired grin 💛