Ahhh, Thursday!
Full circle, yet again.
Since last week, we have been doing a lot of the same...
inside games, journal writing, kitchen cleaning, story telling, ball throwing, letter drawing, peek-a-boo playing, song singing, and baby cuddling. This was my 2nd week (thankfully, not in a row) "solo Mama" (the Mr. is in Denver) since I became a Mamacita of 3. It has been much harder than the first one,
which was very unexpected.
We have added a new commitment to our weeks (preschool Tuesdays & Thursdays), but the bigger stress has been Miss N's difficult disposition. I believe (cross fingers!), though, that I have identified the culprit (I'm pointing at you--over supply of milk & hindmilk/foremilk imbalance)
and things are looking up! Last night was the first night in about three weeks that she has gone to bed without ANY screams/cries of gas pains or hours of rocking!
Let me tell you, what a difference that makes.
You know what else makes a difference?
All of the angels who have offered time & love to me, especially this week.
I'm thankful for every single one.
I'm Thankful For:
-My Mom who lets me chat her ear off at regular intervals
-My Mr. who sends encouraging texts "You are wonderful!" that make me smile (even through tears!)
-My 3 year old who takes quiet time very seriously in the morning when Mama needs it most
-My 17 month old who gives sweet kisses, hugs, and generally makes the day brighter by his energy & laugh
-My Aunt D who sent me encouraging texts on Monday morning when I needed it most (how did she know?)
-My siblings & in-laws who offer prayers on my behalf
-My cousin J who offered specific and helpful advice for nursing changes and encouragement for the hard nights (and shared in my birth story glee)
-My friends who text, call, email, and send facebook messages to lift me up, offer tips & advice, and help me feel *connected* (even though I haven't left the house all week)
-My girl D who has been sending me inspirational quotes every day and spent time typing up & sending me the "colic" section from her Babywise book
-My girl K who called me and let me talk BABY & KIDS to my hearts content (and who I am praying gets good news next week!)
-My doula L who called with great advice and doula T who sent a great email with tons of informative details for helping baby girl feel better and figure it all out
-The la leche league gal who called me back this morning
-My friends M & C who have been taxi drivers for J to & from preschool both days this week
-My sweet baby girl whose gaze makes me want to be a better woman...for her.
-A loving Father in Heaven whose comfort & love knows no limits or restrictions
-My sweet baby girl whose gaze makes me want to be a better woman...for her.
-A loving Father in Heaven whose comfort & love knows no limits or restrictions
...I'm sure I'm leaving someone out.
Point is, my heart is full.
I am blessed.
I am Thankful.
Even with the hard days,
I am reminded that I am loved...
and I can do hard things!
Thank YOU.
How's your week been?
1 comment:
alot better now that I read this!
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