Gideon turned 18 months on the first and Ayla 1 month on the 2nd - they sure do grow fast! I can't believe it's already been a month since we welcomed our precious girl into the world. It's been so much fun watching her learn and take in her surroundings. Gideon really has taken to her - he's such a great big brother and tries so hard to help. His newest thing is trying to drag the car seat out the door with her in it when we are getting ready to leave. It's quite funny to watch - especially because he actually can drag it. He is one strong little boy! One of my new favorite things is sitting outside on the patio with Ayla watching Gideon play in the yard with his toys, the dogs and the sprinkler. It's so relaxing to enjoy the weather and just spend time with my kids. These are the moments I cherish. Plus they sure do love being outside - even Ayla!
Aren't they so cute? They melt my heart all the time. I don't know what I ever did without them - really - life must sure have been boring. It's such a joy having children! Tyler and I are so blessed to be parents!
Whether it's simply hanging out on the couch together, playing in the back yard, going on a family outing, chasing your kids through a store because they won't sit still, telling them over and over not to touch something as they give you a "huh?" look, changing diapers, trying to get out the door to go somewhere, cleaning up spit up...parenthood is a joy at all times. I've decided you just have to learn to laugh at it all - including yourself - AND drink lots of coffee. There are very organized days (which I have yet to really discover, lol), there are crazy out of control days and there are even simple peaceful days - but laughing is the key. If it weren't for the joy of the Lord and the laughter he has given me I am not sure I'd make it most days...I'd probably go insane. Parenting a busy toddler and a brand new baby is definitely a challenge, but a challenge I take on joyfully. I can already tell many stories of how much I've had to "laugh" already in just a few weeks of having 2 kids (stories coming, I promise). Or how many cups of coffee I've had to just keep up with everything from toddler fun to feedings to trying to keep the house in order (so failing at that right now - but that's where GRACE comes in). I am learning new things daily about myself, about my kids, my husband and about the Lord. The Lord is my strength when I just can't do it anymore, my rock when I am falling apart, my grace when I fail and it just isn't my day, my provider when we are tight on money, my counselor when it comes to parenting, my listener when I need to vent, my comforter when I want to cry because I am so worn out, my friend when I just need someone and my giver of joy and laughter - which I need daily. Parenting isn't easy, but it's one of the greatest rewards in life. And without my Savior, I couldn't do it, we couldn't do it. He is the reason I am a mother, the reason I have beautiful amazing children, the reason I breathe and live. As my blog title reads (at least for us), it most definitely takes faith, love, laughter, coffee...and most importantly THE LORD...to raise a family. And I wouldn't have it any other way!
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