It's taken a long time for me to be ready to start to this blog. Ironically I am starting this on a day I have not felt particularly brilliant but my children have been such little rays of sunshine on this cloudy day I had to share.
Most of my readers will know by now (especially as I am related to almost all of you ;) ) that my husband left me about 6 months ago. It's been a bit of a bumpy ride but through the grace of God, the support of a loving family and friends and my three beautiful children I am making it through this storm. My boat is less taking on water in torrential rain at high seas and more in a gentle ocean with the occasional high wave.
This blog is a take on my previous blog and is in no way meant to be a place to unload but instead a reflection of the happiness often times over looked in a hectic and chaotic world. So... without any further delay... Day One:
Today's positives:
1: We started a MOPs group and today was our second time attending. The children seem to LOVE it. They ran in to their classrooms without any hesitation, which is a big deal to anyone who knows my kids. They used to be shy but now they are excited to make friends and in most situations learn about Jesus!
2: G has started drinking out of a big girl cup. J can be a little mischievous if left unattended with an open container of water but for the most part it's going well. I am pleased to finally let her reach the milestones we have been putting off because of having her little brother so close behind her.
3: G also asked me to use the potty while we were at MOPS. A huge victory in the steps towards a diaper free life.
4: S managed to pull herself to standing on the side of her crib. I am a little surprised as she has not really taken to crawling yet but I think this is only fueled by the desperate desire to keep up with bubba and sissy.
5: J threw his arms around my neck and cuddled with me for 40 minutes today. Sometimes I wonder if my little feller can just sense when I am stressed and needing time out and some love. If so I hope it's because I am managing to give him the same on his off days.
6: J also told me "I love you Mama" today. Those words are such a sweet medicine to a tired Mama.
7: G ate her dinner, including broccoli!
8: J thanked me for making dinner.
9: S managed to fall asleep without nursing tonight. I feel both a little sad and a little happy lol.
10: J sang Jesus loves me with me at bedtime.
11: I asked G what the best part of her day was and she said "When we went to MOPs and when you came back to me"
I know I am missing a thousand things from today but I think this is a pretty good Day 1.
I am going to sleep well, resting in the peaceful memories of such a love filled day.
Goodnight and God bless all.
Sophie Jayne
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