Moon Meanderings

Back to the Rush of Life

Well, tomorrow Peter will be 6 weeks old!  As you have noticed I haven't made an entry since he was born!  It isn't because our house has been too crazy -- I think it has just been because it has been different!  I have to admit, I love the time just after we have had a new arrival.  Yes, there are night time feedings again, a sore and misshapen body, dirty diapers (but of course those seem easy when compared to wet beds and poopy pants of a preschooler! . . . yeah we're still working on that -- we have several great weeks and then we regress again!) and other things of that sort.  But my schedule also gets cleared for a while, my wonderful mother-in-law does my dishes, laundry, cleans the bathrooms, and takes my older kids on outings for a couple of weeks!    I know lots of you go through postpartum blues after a baby, but I think my hormones kick me into a "high."

I am so incredibly grateful for my family, and especially the precious new life that has entered out home.  Cuddling with a sleeping newborn infant has to be one of the greatest feelings in the world.  As he lies upon my chest I'm flooded with emotions of not wanting him to grow up, or at least not wanting to miss anything as he does grow.  My thoughts drift to God as our father -- does he experience these same emotions??  Of course do I take the time to cuddle up in his arms??  Being completely still and trusting??  Are those moments to few and far between, or do I ever even surrender to that point?  Does God treasure those moments when we surrender and sit still?  I so easily get my list or plan for my day and just push forward. 

These last few weeks as I've nursed or cuddled or just sat have given me time to reflect and be renewed for which I am thankful.  In a couple days we'll start a new school year and our schedule will begin being filled with more and more.  But I want to make sure I take the time to treasure my kids as they grow and allow God to treasure me!  In so many ways having my kids at home and studying God's world with them allows me the chance to do both of those!  I'm so thankful to be able to do that.  Don't get me wrong, I have plenty of days I want to tear my hair out as whining doesn't stop or the screams come for the umpteenth time.  But there again I'm sure I give God plenty of those.  It is amazing how much I've grown in my relationship with God by being a parent! 

Ok, enough of my ramblings for now . . . once I sit down I have a million different thoughts running through my mind!  But I'll let you see some pictures.  My camera broke a couple weeks ago so these are all from right after he was born!  I'm hoping to replace the camera quickly so I can keep you updated.  We are also hoping to update our upstairs computer soon so that would make it so I can post from upstairs which should make these posts more frequent as well.

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11:57 AM, Aug. 28, 2008 .. Posted by AnneShaw

"Cool just like Dad?" Ahem. ;)
You are such a beautiful mom, Kara! And your girls...oops...and BOY are gorgeous. I'm so glad I got to hold your sweet little bundle there! I love those first months of a new life, too. There's nothing else like it.
Blessings as you begin school!

Amen

7:14 AM, Aug. 30, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous

Yes, parenting does teach us so much about our Father in heaven. And I think the parent role continues to be educational throughout life.

I'm so glad you are enjoying these quiet happy days.
Love, Aunt Kathy

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9:59 PM, Sep. 1, 2008 .. Posted by mama5boys

You hit the nail on the head- a newborn is one of God's finest blessings.

Thanks for your blog

1:37 PM, Sep. 2, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous

Kara,

Getting a message from me probably is kind of strange...but I wanted you to know that I do stop by your blog every now and then and have really come to enjoy how you reflect on your walk with Christ and how He draws you closer. They are helpful reminders to me....
Thank you..... Chris Huggins
bty: you have a beautiful family.

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9:24 PM, Sep. 2, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous

That infant stage doesn't last long. He's going to be so big by the time I see him again:( Before you know it, he'll be a year old and his sisters will have him dressed in all sorts of princess costumes!

See you soon,
Tesha

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9:04 PM, Oct. 4, 2008 .. Posted by Alison

I love the pictures! Especially with the girls holding Peter. What a good reminder to rest in the Father's arms. And how hard it is to do!