We're savoring this time with little Ansel. It goes oh so fast. If I blink, I think I'll miss it. There's nothing like a newborn...the sounds, the cuddles, the newborn smell...how do newborns get that wonderful smell?!
We're adjusting...slowly. It's funny how one little baby turns your world and daily routine upside down.
My house is a mess, my counters, my carpet..a mess, my laundry baskets are full again. All of that...not important. I keep telling myself that truth.
We're sleepy...JM and me. Ansel is a hungry little guy and a super nurser....like most newborns, he wants to nurse in the wee small hours of the morning but has a hard time falling back asleep....so again I say...we're sleepy. This too will get easier. I keep telling myself that truth too.
God's given me strength I didn't know I had. It was hard when JM went back to work....I was afraid to do it on my own. 3 is busy, but I'm thankful this is my life now. Dealing with 2 crying boys and a little girl who wants attention all at the same time..overwhelming...but I love them and know this season is for a second.We've survived 2 weeks without having JM home and we're all still alive. The Lord sustains. He's Good like that. Didn't know how I'd do it...but I did. Some of our sweet neighbors and friends brought us dinner a couple of nights. So thankful for that.
So many people have told me that 3 is chaotic, 3 is crazy, that I'm in for it. "Shhhhhh!!!" I say. Do not rob me of the joy that God has given me! Yes, I have my hands full but doesn't every dedicated mama who cares for their babies!? Duh! That's what being a mom is all about....juggling kids, and the home, and cooking, laundry, homeschooling.... I'm not listening to negative talk. Just plugging my ears to it. Life with 3 kiddos is wonderful and I am so thankful God has given me our children. It's a sweet season...when they're little...we're enjoying it, savoring it, mourning it as we know we will blink and it will be gone.
We gave Ansel his first bath yesterday...he's 3 weeks today. Yes, I know, I know..."why did we wait so long." We actually meant to give him one last week but time slipped away. Hey, it's not like he was playing in the mud! Seriously, people bathe their babies too often in my opinion. He was born in the water so had a little rinse after birth. Anyways, it was time...time for a light scrub. He's so sweet and I actually think he enjoyed being in the warm water.
No, I'm no jaundice...nor was I Yoda for Halloween...the fluorescent lighting in our bathroom makes my skin look green!
My baby boy. Yes, he is as kissable as he looks and is as sweet as can be.
7 comments:
This is beautiful, Mad. You are right to stop your ears to the negativity, and be nourished by His Spirit in the moment. I love that you are treasuring this time. We have ours fairly close in age also, 6, 8 and 10, and it's special how much they share in common as they grow.
The pictures are tender and beautiful.
Thank you Julia! I loved your words.
Love this.......sweetness!
What a blessing!!! No negative talk...that get's us no where but down hill. I love how you give Him all the credit :). Such beautiful children. Amazing to see you guys with 3 kids. Arrows in your quiver or something like that right :)?!
love your narrative. So hope-filled. You are an inspiring mother and you are doing what you are called to do - clearly. I try to keep that focus as well, when the challenges seem insurmountable.
p.s. how's the puj tub working for you??
Hi Rach! The tub is awesome and Ansel seems real comfortable in it! Thank you for letting us borrow that.:)
hi mad!! just caught up on your blog a bit. so so so sweet. little ansel is precious. oh i miss those early weeks so much already and reading this makes me long for my little tiny babies. THREE is so fantastic. we are loving it too. and don't tell anyone... but charlie only gets bathed once a week, and sometimes less...... ;)
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