I have sat down a few times to post something, but found myself being interuppted and unable to finish what I was writing. Hopefully, I can finish this post!! I don't seem to have much computer time lately. I don't really have much time to do anything right now with a toddler on the loose. I literally cannot turn my back on the little guy. Our little Jonathon has been keeping me very busy since he began walking. He is constantly on the go when he is awake, is very quick to get into things, ( the politically correct saying is "exploring his surrondings".) He is not contant to play with all of his toys in the toy box like I would like, he would rather swipe( which some of us think his new nickname should be "Swiper" from Dora the Explorer, which would fit him well considering "Swiper" is a fox!LOL) everything off the kitchen counter, find a pen/marker and write all over the floors and walls and scratch up the hardwood floors!! On the otherhand,he is such a joy and a blessing to our family. Usually,at the end of the day, after the kids go to bed, John and I always comment to each other how we couldn't imagine life without each one of our children and how they enrich our lives. BTW, So,my only reprieve is when the baby is napping, and it is during this time that I have to do things like take a shower, make supper, or go over schoolwork with Emily. Since having our 4th child, I have asked myself the same question over and over, "What did I get myself into?" Did God really think I could handle all this? I know I can handle it, but handle it well is something totally different. I know I can handle it all, but handle it w'o complaining or getting upset is another story. That is a struggle for me.
I know that this "season" of my life will soon be over.I am overwhelmed as never before and even when I am totally overwhelmed, I hear God telling me that I need to "rise above" and "keep pressing on" serving HIM and my family. Part of a verse from a favorite song says, So, I'm pressing on, HE is my strength when the journey is long....
On another note, I am happy to report that I am back to baking!! I was w/o an oven for 3 weeks. I was a bit bummed to not be able to bake homemade bread and cookies. It reminded me of my days back when we first moved here when I lived w/o a kitchen for several mos.! I did manage to get by with the stovetop and my crockpot. My new stove arrived on Saturday, and I love it! I took my time making a decision and did some research on the different brands and features that were out there to choose from. The one I chose has several more features that my old one that I think will suit our family much better than the old one.
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I can relate all too well. I wouldn't trade any of my kids for all the world, but I do recall being completely overwhelmed and utterly exausted. It's hard to believe those days are behind me now.
If you ever feel like you really need a break for a little while, or want to go out and need to leave the baby somewhere, call us. We'd be happy to help.
What a great post, Michelle. This is a difficult and certainly busy time of life. You have a great attitude, though, and you are right. What would our families be like without one of our kids? I wish I were there to help and get to know Jonathon. I so loved spending time with your older girls when they were little.
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