Big Changes have taken place in our home. I don't know about you, but I initially don't handle change well. You know that chaotic and dismantled feeling you get inside when your world seems to be rocked by change. I get cozy in our routine.
Well, here are the things that have changed... and I'm so glad they did...
1. Sam and I came to the conclusion that only one of us can be working on a project at a time.
From newborn baby duties to fighting brothers... one of us has to be parent 100% while the other works on a project. Which is really cool because there is a 50/50 chance I get to play alot of the day while Sam gets stuff done. Forced to play... woo-hoo!!!
2. Naptime for momma has dwindled.
Long gone are the days of Colby and Bo tucking away for nap, while pregnant momma curls up in her blanket for a good two hour siesta. Now, Colby is approaching five, so nap is not so needed and there is a newborn who likes to fall deep asleep for his nap right when the other guys are bouncing up and ready to play.
So, this gives me great time with my new little Max. He props up on my bent legs up on the couch with my big comfy blanket wrapped around us and we just stare at each other and watch Cosby show reruns until he's ready to lay down. God knows what I need... I ask Him everyday... "Okay, Lord, you know if I need some alone time today; give it to me if I need it, if not than you know I can handle the rest of the day without a little "me time."
3. No more sitting on the sidelines watching games quietly.
Jackson and Colby's football seasons kicked off the week that I had Max. Needless to say they were a little bummed that mom, their #1 cheerleader, couldn't come to games. Well, week 4 out of my c-section... I did it... all by myself... took Jackson, Colby, Bo, and Max to the football games minus Daddy who had to work. Got Jackson and Colby settled at their games and ran Bo to the kids room of the YMCA which he adores his teachers and toys, and then ran back out with Max in tow to watch the games that were going on at the same time, in which I sat between the two fieldscheering both directions for separate children... did I mention that I had just changed Max's poopie in the Y bathroom while warming his bottle in the sink. So, I'm cheering from field to field, jumping up in excitement, feeding Max his bottle, and trying to keep my pants up which are trying to fall down (you know, you've lost just enough weight after pregnancy for these pants to be too big, but not small enough yet for your little stuff!)
I don't gain much from this change, but I guarantee the other fans around me get a laugh!! :)
There is soooo much more that has changed in our family that we could chuckle together about, but there is one thing that is just melting me to the core...
My Relationship with My Savior.
I call on His name more times in a day now than ever before. I call on him for peace, patience, wisdom, patience, comfort, patience, and rest. I am closer to Him now than I have been in many seasons. I can't wait to tell my little guys one day who will then be grown men...
"Thank you for being who you were as little boys because you helped me see the face of God daily. Not only because I was thanking Him for blessing my lfe with your presence, but because I relinquished control over to Him daily to help me raise you and keep you safe , joyful, and yearning to see His face, as well."
So, change is good... so long as you're leaning on the One who is in control of it all...
cuz honey we ain't in control and I'm so glad I'm not.
LET'S PLAY AND LET GOD TAKE CARE OF THE BIG STUFF!!!!
Well, here are the things that have changed... and I'm so glad they did...
1. Sam and I came to the conclusion that only one of us can be working on a project at a time.
From newborn baby duties to fighting brothers... one of us has to be parent 100% while the other works on a project. Which is really cool because there is a 50/50 chance I get to play alot of the day while Sam gets stuff done. Forced to play... woo-hoo!!!
2. Naptime for momma has dwindled.
Long gone are the days of Colby and Bo tucking away for nap, while pregnant momma curls up in her blanket for a good two hour siesta. Now, Colby is approaching five, so nap is not so needed and there is a newborn who likes to fall deep asleep for his nap right when the other guys are bouncing up and ready to play.
So, this gives me great time with my new little Max. He props up on my bent legs up on the couch with my big comfy blanket wrapped around us and we just stare at each other and watch Cosby show reruns until he's ready to lay down. God knows what I need... I ask Him everyday... "Okay, Lord, you know if I need some alone time today; give it to me if I need it, if not than you know I can handle the rest of the day without a little "me time."
3. No more sitting on the sidelines watching games quietly.
Jackson and Colby's football seasons kicked off the week that I had Max. Needless to say they were a little bummed that mom, their #1 cheerleader, couldn't come to games. Well, week 4 out of my c-section... I did it... all by myself... took Jackson, Colby, Bo, and Max to the football games minus Daddy who had to work. Got Jackson and Colby settled at their games and ran Bo to the kids room of the YMCA which he adores his teachers and toys, and then ran back out with Max in tow to watch the games that were going on at the same time, in which I sat between the two fieldscheering both directions for separate children... did I mention that I had just changed Max's poopie in the Y bathroom while warming his bottle in the sink. So, I'm cheering from field to field, jumping up in excitement, feeding Max his bottle, and trying to keep my pants up which are trying to fall down (you know, you've lost just enough weight after pregnancy for these pants to be too big, but not small enough yet for your little stuff!)
I don't gain much from this change, but I guarantee the other fans around me get a laugh!! :)
There is soooo much more that has changed in our family that we could chuckle together about, but there is one thing that is just melting me to the core...
My Relationship with My Savior.
I call on His name more times in a day now than ever before. I call on him for peace, patience, wisdom, patience, comfort, patience, and rest. I am closer to Him now than I have been in many seasons. I can't wait to tell my little guys one day who will then be grown men...
"Thank you for being who you were as little boys because you helped me see the face of God daily. Not only because I was thanking Him for blessing my lfe with your presence, but because I relinquished control over to Him daily to help me raise you and keep you safe , joyful, and yearning to see His face, as well."
So, change is good... so long as you're leaning on the One who is in control of it all...
cuz honey we ain't in control and I'm so glad I'm not.
LET'S PLAY AND LET GOD TAKE CARE OF THE BIG STUFF!!!!
1 comment:
How sweet. I am so thankful that you shared your changes. What a refreshing revelation ... God does know what we need and when we need it. I have three boys and I homeschool. Yet, God always manages to give me some quiet, peaceful 'alone' time during the day. I don't believe I have ever thought to ask Him for it the way you described. My heart took a deep breath when I read that. Thank you.
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