Look at Bethy’s thighs in this picture. Aren’t they just the cutest?
Tonight my grandma came and watched the older two girls so Justin and I could sneak in a date before he leaves to go be with his family. His sister in law is having some health challenges right now, so he will spend time working at the family business. I was grateful for grandma being willing to help. We have not been on a date in a couple of months and it was nice to be able to decompress after a very busy week, with many changes and few hours of sleep by our baby.
With Natalie starting school this week we had earlier wake up times than normal. Then we started doing some babysitting for a couple different families. This coupled with normal routine, stretched us outside of our comfort levels.
A friend sent me a text tonight saying she heard a mother reflect once that she was going about life busily as though she was a woman without children and would just brush her children off so she could get "stuff" done. She realized she needed to change her heart. I was grateful my friend shared this and after this week I know I need to work on this mindset. I feel like I should be able to be doing more around and outside of the home right now, but find it very difficult when I attempt to. Much of my day is spent holding Beth, whether nursing or trying to get her to sleep. The remaining time is trying to do things with the other girls or making meals or doing dishes. These wise words made me stop and acknowledge I am a woman with children and my days look the way they do because of that truth. I am working all day, just in a different way then before and it is good work, stop trying to keep up with those who are in a different stage of life than me.
On a different note, here are a few thoughts about us right now.
Beth is holding herself up better and gaining more control with her ability to grab and let go of items. She also loves to be sung to, especially the wheels on the bus song.
Jenna is such a good little mommy to Beth and plays and loves her as often as the chance allows. She has enjoyed having other playmates as I babysit other children. She also enjoys having a little more attention with Natalie being gone. She is really maturing and does well as long as she gets enough sleep.She still loves Rapunzel and sleeps with her Rapunzel doll each night.
Natalie loved school. It is fun to hear her share different things she learned. Her first Spanish words were circulo and rectangulo. She also loves Beth and her and Jenna are close friends as well when they aren’t fighting. She is understanding more about the conversations Justin and I have and often asks us about phrases we use. She loves to talk talk talk. I often have a hard time hearing myself think as children are constantly asking questions or making statements hoping for conversation.
Justin is enjoying a short break before the school year for TVCC starts up again. He has been doing odd and end jobs for a variety of people. He sure does a good job being the husband and dad around here. It isn’t easy with four women.
Summer was so good to us this year. Fall brings change, good and bad. I am grateful for this week, for our growth and for the blessing it is to experience life together, the good and the bad.
The girls dressing Justin up like "Mary...."
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