for a while some thoughts have been percolating in my mind that i wanted to write about, and....well...here they are!
this summer has been full of family and friends and all the lovely things about summer. we have thoroughly enjoyed watching our bean transition from a baby to toddler and now that she is WALKING (woah?!) we are getting a taste of that more and more everyday. as i am now officially a SAHM (stay at home momma!) i have also been transitioning to a routine for our home, and different habits and things that will make life a little simpler. so needless to say we have been busy!!
through all of this one thing i have been particularly reminded of is the need to stay in the moment and observe, not thinking too far ahead or reflecting too far back.
in the life of a one year old this is especially clear as literally every single day we are seeing our bean learn and try new things. like saying "buh bye" every time someone is near a door, or those first few steps of complete independence in walking. it would be extremely easy as a parent who stays at home to be so focused on the tasks and goals that i have set for my day and completely miss these precious moments with our bean. now, i am not suggesting that i just sit around and observe her every move and moment, but i have learned that there is an important balance of engaging and being task oriented throughout our day (i am usually on either end of the spectrum!).
these little moments of joy in learning something new have been such a blessing to brad and i, a reminder that the simple things in life are created by our God to bring us joy and pleasure. people are more important then projects, and my goal as a mom should be to build in to our beans life in a way that demonstrates Christ's love for her and that He has all she will ever need. noticing these little things in the early years and loving her in this way may seem so insignificant but i pray that i can continue to strive towards this even when i know i have and will fail time and again.
so, please take time today to enjoy a moment, set down your to do list, and love and listen to those around you. it is not an accident that they are in your life and God will use them to encourage you in more ways then you would expect.
joyfully yours,
ty
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| Brad and I at the McNeill Wedding July 2012 |
