What Makes My Kids Cry Today

As everyone knows, I homeschool my kids.

One morning back in 2019, my second oldest was doing an online science lesson. The topic? Energy.

The teacher asked:

“Do you have energy?”

Him: “Yes I do!”

Then the teacher followed up:

“Where do you get your energy from?”

And without thinking — without hesitation — I shouted from across the room:

“HE GETS IT FROM ME!!! SUCKS IT RIGHT OUT!!!”

😂😂😂

It was one of those perfectly chaotic mom moments that still makes me laugh years later…

and feel just a tiny bit tired all over again.

But truthfully?

There are days when I feel like I have nothing left to give.

Homeschooling, parenting, managing meltdowns and math lessons and meals —

It’s a lot.

And in those moments, I’m reminded:

I don’t have to carry it all in my own strength.

Isaiah 40:29 says,

“He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

Yes, my kids might drain me sometimes (in the most lovable way).

But God fills me back up.

He sees the exhaustion.

He honors the effort.

He meets me — not after the mess, but right in the middle of it.

So if today feels like a “sucked dry” kind of day,

You’re not alone.

And God’s not far.

He is the ultimate source — for them and for you.

💬 Tell me something your kid said during homeschool (or any school!) that made you laugh or lose your mind. We’ve all got those stories. Let’s hear ‘em.

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