Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Nothing Special about Some Special Things

I just wanted to say how thankful I am for my children. I realized I complain about them 10x more than I say nice things. Josie definitely gets the short end of the stick when it comes to compliments! I drag them to adult gatherings, force them to nap and won't let them (Josie) live on candy. Yet, they still love me unconditionally and to date have provided my greatest source of personal satisfaction (and frustration!) and the best living example of why we should come to Christ as little children.

Josie is 2-almost 3. She has had some really tough times lately with her dad gone. But there are times when she comforts me almost as much as if Joel were here. I was napping on the sofa the other day and she came up kissed me and said, "I lubb (love) you, mom!". How can you not smile at that? Also, last night she just wanted me to lay with her in her bed (a tight fit on a toddler mattress) but it was just so precious how she essentially demanded that I give her my time, just her. She has also become such a big helper. She is in charge of diaper retrieval and disposable and she does a great job! I also have to say that I am overjoyed that she finally learned her colors. It's funny how something so simple excites me.

Carson is my big, squishy, teddy-bear. He has been such a source of joy for me. I don't do anything really, but he thinks I am the best thing since sliced bread (although he is the one with the shirt that says that he is [the best thing since sliced bread] so you can see how I feel about him!). He truly believes that I will always be there for him, and I will give him what he needs. He is never afraid to ask for what he wants (sometimes more loudly than other times) and he has complete faith that I will deliver. He just learned how to roll over, another thing that made me almost as happy as if he had discovered cold fusion. He is always smiling, just content to be alive and take it all in. He also sleeps through (most) nights-so really what more can I ask for?

I really didn't mean for this to turn into a devotional, but as I have been writing I have been further struck by all the things my kids can teach me about my relationship with my Father. I need to desire to please Him, and be open about my love, like Josie. I need to trust like Carson, knowing He has never failed to provide for me, and learn to live in contentedness no matter the situation. But mostly, they just help me to see how the Lord has provided so many things for me through them. Thank You Lord for the great children you have given me, help me to be a worthy mom!

5 comments:

  1. Isn't it amazing how we realize our full potential to love when those little curtain climbers come along?!

    Now, I WANT PICTURES! Your post totally made me miss Jocelyn and wish I could squish Carson (in a good way, not the smothering way).

    PICTURES!!! She wants!!!! :)

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  2. PS.....LOVE the pumpkins on your blog. SO cute!!!

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  3. I miss you guys so much! I love Carson and Josie and wish I was there with you. I can't wait until you come!

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  4. Let's do pictures on Friday! Oh... is it against an unwritten rule to comment on a comment?

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  5. You know what I always say, "I've never talked to a mother who regretted staying home with their child." Perhaps all those sweet moments is precisely why; and being the first one to see them "roll over" Priceless! Maybe it is a small sampling of how the Lord feels when we "take that first step". Keep loving on those babies. We're already counting the days until we see them and you, of course! Love, MOM

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