Yesterday I had my two week appointment. I was almost two weeks late. I forgot what life is like with a newborn. I don't remember what a good nights sleep feels like. I had to keep rescheduling my appointment. I finally made it! LOL!
Leilani will be one month old on July 25. It is so hard to believe! Time is really flying by. It seems like just yesterday I was praying for a safe delivery. I love staring at her face and (when her eyes are open) into her eyes. I am so in love with her. I remember wondering how my mother (mother of 8) could have enough love for all her children. As I look at my children, I now understand. I love them so much and each individually. They are so different and I can't imagine my life without one of them. My dh and I are even thinking of having another. I know we sound crazy......we just had one! It's just a strong feeling we have. We want another. Our new joke when one of our children misbehaves (yes...my children are not perfect) is, "Are you sure you want another one of those?".
As I prepare the down stairs area with our school stuff I can't help to think of how Blessed we are. I thank our Lord for placing me on this path of being a SAHM Homeschooling my children. I can't think of a better way of spending my time/life. They will grow up so fast and soon be out of our nest, most likely with families of their own. I want to savor every bit of time I have them as children. The other day I was reading a post by my dear friend Belinda at With A Taste Of Chocolate. I had to laugh. It is so true that most of the world now in this day and age we are in do not understand why we prefer to stay home and care for our family. It reminded me of the time I used to work outside of my home. I missed out on so much of my children's years. Last year was my first year homeschooling and we had so much fun. I feel like I rebonded with my children. Not to mention having enough energy to pay attention to my husband. When we both worked and came home to cook, clean, and do homework there was no energy left to even have a conversation with him. Now we are all so much closer as a family should be. I give God all the Glory for setting me on the right path. As I was praying about this last night and thanking God for my family I was reminded of Psalm 127:3-5. It reassured me that there is nothing wrong with us wanting a large family, being a housewife, and homeschooling my children.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. ~PSALM 127:3-5
I'm so glad to hear that things are going well for you with the new little one. They certainly ARE a blessing! I just love those newborn days (and If they only stayed like that - I think I'd have 100 babies - LOL!)
Ah, But then they grow up and we have to chase them!
It fun, too - but it makes this mommy tired! ;-)
Hi Jen!
Sending belated congrats on your beautiful new baby! Yes, aren't we moms blessed to have our kids around? I love it, too. God is good. :o)
Sally
I am with you, I feel so blessed to be home with my litte ones; even as they don't seem so little anymore!! Remembering when I was a kid, and how fast it went by; I don't want to miss a thing while my 3 are growing up!! So happy things are going well for you and your new little one, being sleep deprived and all, then you look into that little face, and forget how tired you are!!
Blessings!!
I know how you feel. Since I began homeschooling, I have rebonded with my kids. When I worked outside the home (teaching school) I was so tired and ready not to see kids when I got home.
I am so glad that we began homeschooling. We will pray that Leilani begins sleeping through the night soon. : )
Blessings,
Pam
Hi Jen,
I'm so happy you can stay home, what a nice post!
My mom had nine children, me being her little surprise package at age 40 ;)
Children are a blessing! Remember Anna babysit the whole day? Silly, I worried all night of missing her....I am so accustomed of having her home, I often think how am I going to react when she gets married and leaves home.
(((((hugs))))
Katia
~ I Started this Blog March 25, 2007 ~
When my youngest son, Xander 3, became ill I decided to quit my job to stay home with him. I never would have imagined the journey our Lord would take us on since then. We have decided to keep our two older children home and homeschool all of them. Our children are AnaMaria 14, Wizdom 11, and Xander 3. I invite you to join us on our journey in our first year of homeschooling. I will be sharing our ups and downs and hopefully receive some advice along the way.
~With Love in Christ~
JEN
- Get Your Own
I don't remember what a good nights sleep feels like. I had to keep rescheduling my appointment. I finally made it! LOL!
