The last few weeks have gone really quickly for me. I told Matt today I have never been as happy as I have been since I have been home with my girls. The days fly by. There are a few changes on the horizon that are causing me to feel a little anxious and overwhelmed. This is something I have struggled with my whole life. I am trying really hard to find a balance so that this down time will not last too long. It just takes faith!
I had a wonderful Mother’s Day! The weather was beautiful! We went to church and the sermon was great. Mattie made me a cute “flower pot.” After church we went to Fuji, a Japanese steakhouse, for lunch. Mattie was afraid of the fire! The food was great!
At the end of April Michaels, Holly, and Lydia came up to visit. The girls had tickets to a Dave Barnes concert in NoDa. I had never been up there so it was great to see that part of the city that I have never seen. I am lame I know. It reminded me of when I was in school. I worked to go to concerts. I went all over the place for a good show. We spent a relaxing afternoon at the Billy Graham Library. It amazes me that there are girls their age who would choose to spend an afternoon there. We were the youngest people by at least 40 years. It was such a blessing though. They are two of the sweetest girls! Mattie loved them and they were wonderful to her. It is a great feeling to see others invest themselves in your child’s life. That is why it is so important to surround your children with positive and Godly examples.
I have recently become addicted to “19 Kids and Counting” and “Say Yes to the Dress.” I don’t watch a lot of TV but these are must haves most days. I use to think the Duggars were a little creepy and weird, but now I absolutely love them. She is living the life I want, plus about 15 kids. I have always felt that I have a 1950′s point of view in a 2010 world. I would love to be at home with my kids. Homeschooling and having them involved in community activities and engrossed in the church. The weeks would be filled with outings and playdates. I would have friends who challenge me spiritually and help me grow as a mother, wife, and Christian. My house would be clean and organized and every night we would sit down to dinner, together. I would say that for the past 3 months this is what I have had. I’m sad to let a little bit of this go.
Maryn is growing so fast! That always brings a little tear to my eye. She is smiling and “talking” all the time. She is such a chunk too and I love it!
Mattie adjustment has changed a little. She entertains herself most of the day until I have to feed Maryn and then she has a melt down. Matt is great to give her extra attention when he is home. She loves her Daddy. I am having to balance myself now, which is not easy at all. Prayers requested as we adjust to our new normal.
I’ll put in pictures later!
Can’t wait to see pictures. So glad y’all are doing well