...or so they say.
So I'm going to make a confession.
I'm terrified. I'm absolutely terrified of having 2 children under the age of 2. I'm afraid of not being able to give Audrey the attention she needs while still meeting the needs of a newborn. I'm afraid of not being able to fully recover from a c-section with a toddler at home. I'm afraid that I won't be able to do laundry to have clean diapers for either child.
I'm afraid of the sleep that I won't be getting. And how this change will affect the existing relationships.
I think that I have more apprehension regarding this baby than I did when pregnant with Audrey. I was ready to have a baby when I was pregnant with Audrey and I knew that I'd be able to handle the challenges that a newborn provides. But I feel like I'm going into something that I have no business being near by having 2 kids so young. YIKES!!!!!!
I know that these are all perfectly normal things to be concerned about. And that many women have done this before. I know that things will ultimately be OK and I have to just find my groove.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Wordless Wednesday
Photos from Kymberly's band review on Saturday. Photos aren't great because I am still learning this camera.
The week before, the drum major was awarded the Sweepstakes award for parade - which is the best award there is!! He is awesome ... and only a junior!
Trombones leading the way .... as it should be.
The week before, the drum major was awarded the Sweepstakes award for parade - which is the best award there is!! He is awesome ... and only a junior!
Trombones leading the way .... as it should be.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
A*C*T*S*
Years ago, in Sunday School, I learned a fairly common model of prayer.
ACTS
I still try to use it today for my morning prayers. But I struggle with one thing. Well, a few things, really. But one that's really bothering me lately.
I sit down to pray at 5:30 in the morning when I finish my daily bible reading. I find that I have a hard time confessing my sins when I'm sitting to pray. Maybe it's because it's 5:30 in the morning and I just can't remember what sins I committed the day before. I've been praying that God would show me my sins so that I can work on them. And He has been. And I have been. But still, at 5:30 when I sit to pray, I just can't list off my shopping list of sins and confess them.
I much prefer to confess my sins when they immediately become apparent to me. I shout in anger at my husband. I let a bad word out of my mouth when getting cut off by the driver in front of me. Or when God reveals a big sin to me, I spend some time in reflection and prayer about that.
But on a daily basis, to have my sins at the tip of my tongue, that's just not me.
Scripture tells us that God hears our prayers after we confess our sins (forgive me for not having the reference here ...). So if I'm not confessing my sins every morning when I sit to pray for my family and my day and all the other prayer requests around me, is God not hearing my prayers????
A couple other thoughts on the ACTS prayer model.
I find that I spend the day in constant reflection and prayer. Either minor requests all day long:
"Lord, please remove this pain."
"Lord, be with Logan as he undergoes this treatment."
"Lord give me the strength to endure yet another day of work."
You get the idea.
I also find that I thank God when I see His blessings bestowed upon me.
"Thank you Lord for the rain."
"Thank you Lord for my daughter's laughter."
Just quick one-liner prayers sent up to God.
I tend to adore God in the same way, but I think not quite as frequently as my thanksgivings and requests.
Is this what Paul means in 1 Thessalonians 5:17?
So this prayer model I learned years ago......
Do I use it? Yeah. I keep it as a guide of the things I need to address when I pray. I try to touch on all 4 aspects in all my prayers throughout the day. Do I touch on all 4 every time I sit and pray? No. It's helpful, however, at 5:30 in the morning, to have a guide to follow so I can focus. 5:30 is early!!!
Thoughts? Comments?
ACTS
- Adoration
- Confession
- Thanksgiving
- Supplication
I still try to use it today for my morning prayers. But I struggle with one thing. Well, a few things, really. But one that's really bothering me lately.
I sit down to pray at 5:30 in the morning when I finish my daily bible reading. I find that I have a hard time confessing my sins when I'm sitting to pray. Maybe it's because it's 5:30 in the morning and I just can't remember what sins I committed the day before. I've been praying that God would show me my sins so that I can work on them. And He has been. And I have been. But still, at 5:30 when I sit to pray, I just can't list off my shopping list of sins and confess them.
I much prefer to confess my sins when they immediately become apparent to me. I shout in anger at my husband. I let a bad word out of my mouth when getting cut off by the driver in front of me. Or when God reveals a big sin to me, I spend some time in reflection and prayer about that.
But on a daily basis, to have my sins at the tip of my tongue, that's just not me.
Scripture tells us that God hears our prayers after we confess our sins (forgive me for not having the reference here ...). So if I'm not confessing my sins every morning when I sit to pray for my family and my day and all the other prayer requests around me, is God not hearing my prayers????
A couple other thoughts on the ACTS prayer model.
I find that I spend the day in constant reflection and prayer. Either minor requests all day long:
"Lord, please remove this pain."
"Lord, be with Logan as he undergoes this treatment."
"Lord give me the strength to endure yet another day of work."
You get the idea.
I also find that I thank God when I see His blessings bestowed upon me.
"Thank you Lord for the rain."
"Thank you Lord for my daughter's laughter."
Just quick one-liner prayers sent up to God.
I tend to adore God in the same way, but I think not quite as frequently as my thanksgivings and requests.
Is this what Paul means in 1 Thessalonians 5:17?
So this prayer model I learned years ago......
Do I use it? Yeah. I keep it as a guide of the things I need to address when I pray. I try to touch on all 4 aspects in all my prayers throughout the day. Do I touch on all 4 every time I sit and pray? No. It's helpful, however, at 5:30 in the morning, to have a guide to follow so I can focus. 5:30 is early!!!
Thoughts? Comments?
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Pumpkin Patch
On Monday this week you got a taste of the pumpkin patch. Today I shall show you more.
Audrey seemed to have so much fun that day, it was hard to leave, despite having not napped all day.
Audrey seemed to have so much fun that day, it was hard to leave, despite having not napped all day.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Mommy and Me Monday - 10/18/10 - Pumpkin Time
We went to the pumpkin patch this weekend and took LOTS of fun photos. My wonderful husband made sure that I was in a couple photos too. ;)
Head on over to Krystyn's blog for more Mommy and Me fun.
Hosted by Krystyn at Really, Are You Serious?
Head on over to Krystyn's blog for more Mommy and Me fun.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Thankful thursday
I'm a day late. Sorry.
This week I'm thankful for yet another freebie from a co-worker. We got an infant swing and glider for new baby.
I can't express how grateful and blessed we are with all the free things we've received.
And I have a freecycle infant activity mat to pick up today as well. Something I really wanted for Audrey, but couldn't justify cost-wise.
Also thankful that I have a diaper party in the works. So excited for that. I hope to get more, and I have a plan to try to drum up some interest.
So ... what are YOU thankful for today?
This week I'm thankful for yet another freebie from a co-worker. We got an infant swing and glider for new baby.
I can't express how grateful and blessed we are with all the free things we've received.
And I have a freecycle infant activity mat to pick up today as well. Something I really wanted for Audrey, but couldn't justify cost-wise.
Also thankful that I have a diaper party in the works. So excited for that. I hope to get more, and I have a plan to try to drum up some interest.
So ... what are YOU thankful for today?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Another Baby Blog
Are you tired of hearing about the new baby??
Well ... too bad! ;)
This baby is a mere 2 months from entering this world. Less than, actually, since she'll be a scheduled c-section. Josh and I keep discussing how we're going to transport a newborn and a 19 month old all over the place, especially since I will be recovering from a c-section and can't do a whole lot of lifting. As much as I don't want to admit it, it's become apparent that we are in need of a double stroller.
An ideal stroller would be the Britax B-Ready stroller. And Natural Mommie is giving one away. It looks phenomenal. So ... I'm entering...as many times as possible. Because, well, I want one.
You want one too? Go check out her giveaway and enter as much as you can. I know I will.
Giveaway is open until Nov 12.
B-Ready Stroller Giveaway
If you scroll all the way down to the bottom on my blog, you'll notice that I added a button about the giveaway too.
Well ... too bad! ;)
This baby is a mere 2 months from entering this world. Less than, actually, since she'll be a scheduled c-section. Josh and I keep discussing how we're going to transport a newborn and a 19 month old all over the place, especially since I will be recovering from a c-section and can't do a whole lot of lifting. As much as I don't want to admit it, it's become apparent that we are in need of a double stroller.
An ideal stroller would be the Britax B-Ready stroller. And Natural Mommie is giving one away. It looks phenomenal. So ... I'm entering...as many times as possible. Because, well, I want one.
You want one too? Go check out her giveaway and enter as much as you can. I know I will.
Giveaway is open until Nov 12.
B-Ready Stroller Giveaway
If you scroll all the way down to the bottom on my blog, you'll notice that I added a button about the giveaway too.
Another Baby Blog
Are you tired of hearing about the new baby??
Well ... too bad! ;)
This baby is a mere 2 months from entering this world. Less than, actually, since she'll be a scheduled c-section. Josh and I keep discussing how we're going to transport a newborn and a 19 month old all over the place, especially since I will be recovering from a c-section and can't do a whole lot of lifting. As much as I don't want to admit it, it's become apparent that we are in need of a double stroller.
An ideal stroller would be the Britax B-Ready stroller. And Natural Mommie is giving one away. It looks phenomenal. So ... I'm entering...as many times as possible. Because, well, I want one.
You want one too? Go check out her giveaway and enter as much as you can. I know I will.
Giveaway is open until Nov 12.
B-Ready Stroller Giveaway
If you scroll all the way down to the bottom on my blog, you'll notice that I added a button about the giveaway too.
Well ... too bad! ;)
This baby is a mere 2 months from entering this world. Less than, actually, since she'll be a scheduled c-section. Josh and I keep discussing how we're going to transport a newborn and a 19 month old all over the place, especially since I will be recovering from a c-section and can't do a whole lot of lifting. As much as I don't want to admit it, it's become apparent that we are in need of a double stroller.
An ideal stroller would be the Britax B-Ready stroller. And Natural Mommie is giving one away. It looks phenomenal. So ... I'm entering...as many times as possible. Because, well, I want one.
You want one too? Go check out her giveaway and enter as much as you can. I know I will.
Giveaway is open until Nov 12.
B-Ready Stroller Giveaway
If you scroll all the way down to the bottom on my blog, you'll notice that I added a button about the giveaway too.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
My Love Affair with Laundry Day
Then after that's all done, I get to fold the laundry and put it away. There were days when I would just throw it in a pile on the couch and that was my dresser. That doesn't go over so well when you have a family though - that's more of a single adult or college student solution.
Laundry day was even worse when I lived in an apartment and had to carry 50 lbs of clothes to the laundry room (halfway across the complex) through rain or snow. And then to get there and only find out that all the machines were being used, or someone took my CLEAN clothes out of the washer and threw them on the floor.
But now, I have a love affair with doing laundry. What changed, you might ask? Well, I use cloth diapers. For the last 6 months or so we've been using cloth diapers. We don't even use the fanciest or prettiest diapers. We have a small stash of Econobum and Flip diapers. And a few that I've made myself. But something about washing them and knowing that they are clean and ready to go on my daughter's bottom makes me giddy. To know that I'm helping the environment by not throwing away chemicals and plastic filled with human waste. Knowing that her bottom is healthier because of the cloth. It all brings a big smile to my face.
And when it's warm and sunny outside, I love to take the diapers from the washing machine and put them on the clothesline outside. It gives my daughter a chance to play outside with the dog while I do my part and save the environment just a little bit more.
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