Sorry for being absent lately. Life is a bit more chaotic after having babies back to back. Was not expecting our newest addition but it is a huge blessing and we wouldn't have it any other way. The gap between the 2 older ones is 2 1/2 years and the gap between the 2 younger ones is 1 1/2 years. Finding out your pregnant when your youngest isn't yet a year is a huge shock!
You do not realize how much love you have until you have multiple children. It's like the more children you have the more love and joy you have. I know that not every part of parenthood is glamorous, I mean I just had to clean poop off of my almost 2 year old's hands. But those are moments that once they are older you will think I'd give anything to have that little 2 year old with poop on his hands.
I have my older kiddos so life isn't as crazy as it could be. Though having a 14 year old and a newly 12 year old isn't always fun. They are becoming more into their own and being more independent which is great do not get me wrong, but when they start thinking that they know more than me and that some how because they are a teenager and an almost teenager that suddenly the house rules do not apply to them. Trust me I nipped that in the butt very quickly. We are still working on it though.
In becoming a family of 6 and a momma to 4 I've realized that it is important to take the time to spend with each of my kids one on one. (in case you are a little lost just check out my about me link to get to know me a little better) And in having 4 kids you realize they are all different. They need different things from me. The way that I handle a situation with one child differs from the other. I'm still learning. You would think by the first 2 I'd know what I'm doing... nope. I'm slowly starting to realize that I can not control everything and every situation. I've been trying to let go more. It's a big step for me. If you know me you understand. There have been lots of prayers for strength. I feel like I've come a long way in life. I truly am not the person I was years ago. Do not get me wrong, there are times she's will raise her ugly head, but for the most part it has been a huge overhaul of me and maybe the change is because of age, but I truly believe it has more to do with my walk with God and my faith. There have been moments in my life that I know I could not have gotten through had it not been for my faith and trust in God. I still have a long way to go, but I know that I will get there. I'm just hoping it's not before my children are grown and out of the house. The most important thing to me is to set a good example to my children and to lead them to God and have a relationship with him.
So as I start this journey of discovery and a new I hope you will follow along, and who know's maybe I might encourage you to do the same.
Blessings,
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