Basically the main character in the movie is struggling that she cannot get ahead in her life. She can't get ahead of the laundry, the cleaning, the emotional support, the kids climbing on her and a husband that needs her. She feels like she is not enough, not enough for her kids, her husband, her friends and to God. Really she just feels like she is not enough for her, in her own mind.
As I sat in the theater crying, because honestly who as a mom has not felt that way? Who hasn't sat or stood or as we are chasing children thought someone else could probably do this way better that me. I don't have enough time, energy, patience and attention to give to all these littles, plus my husband and then oh yea, those long lost friends that we long to see but where do we find the time?! Lately I feel like I can't catch up, I can't stay on top of emotionally supporting my family, stay up with all the stuff that needs to get done around the house and still have enough left over for my husband.
Back to the movie, the main character wonders, and who is with me...This is what I wanted when I was a little girl. I wanted the husband I love, the house we share and the kids I have always dreamed of. So why, with all that I dreamed of, do I still have days where I feel so unhappy and don't think I can make it until 6 o'clock when my husband gets home and I don't feel so anxious and like I have so much pressure on me to make sure all of my kiddos are getting the best of me.
So when is enough enough? When does it begin to feel like even if I don't feel like I am enough for them, they do? I am praying that I remember how excited I felt when I was a little girl thinking about this life? How I was going to be the best mom every single day! I have decided to take the pressure off myself and rely on my instincts and God and a whole lot of love from those around me to feel like God gave me the kids I have at the time I have them because I am capable of handling it and I will do more that survive, I will thrive!!!!!
