So we have all heard it said that the Lord works in mysterious ways. Well I have believed that all my life and have always enjoyed stories of how God intervenes for people in a way that only he can. I also believe sometimes it just takes opening your eyes to see God in life's little circumstances.
After my last blog post Sam got sick the next day. Most moms wouldn't be thankful for that, but it was exactly what I needed to cut myself some slack and just enjoy my boy. So we took the next two days, stayed as close to our routine as possible and cuddled a ton.
The next week Ethan got iced into the house with us which also was a moment of grace from God. By having him home a couple days it allowed me the opportunity to have a partner to figure things out. So we were able to start putting Sam down for naps and bedtime awake and he has started putting himself to sleep. This seems to have helped him sleep through the night as well, since he can now put himself back to sleep if he wakes up in the middle of the night.
It is amazing the joy I have found in just relaxing and enjoying Sam. I have been so blessed to finally find a sense of balance between the books and my instincts. So now I can count my blessings instead of worrying all the time.
So the things I love about being a mommy right now... Sam's favorite songs are Jesus Loves Me and Deep and Wide, we always get big smiles from both of them. He is rolling over, smiling and sleeping through the night! I love cuddling and sleeping on the couch with him at least once a day and just watching him grow and change from day to day.
I know this post might be a little disjointed, but the moral of the story is that God has been abundantly faithful to me and us through the tough transitions of welcoming Sam to our family. So I want to give him the glory and enjoy these moments while they last!
Hunting Unique Rabbits,
Gayle
