loving mommy hood

It is remarkable how the Lord works, little did I know that becoming pregnant after only 3 months of marriage to my love would be exactly what I needed. I did not think it at the time...fear, uncertainty, and lack of understanding led me to question why?

Yet, as time as gone by watching my tiny baby turn into a growing toddler I have realized more and more... that it is the only thing I needed, along with my hubby, to lead me onto the path of growth, knowledge, and a softer heart. So many "lessons" I have taken note of, tried to apply, and still needing to apply, but working at it, have come from this little angel of a boy.

Boy was I wrong when thinking I had my life planned out... I had this and that I was to accomplish before becoming a mommy. Yet, it seems I have accomplished more through my mom journey... as hard as it may be at times. Mommy hood is the best place to be for me.

And while expecting our second child in September... mommy hood seems to take on a whole new importance. Mommy hood is my calling. My place. And where I can and should find the greatest joys.

Sometimes its hard... the monotony of it all... and then moments like these come, when I realize... that's part of it! And it is ok! It is ok I find myself staying indoors the entire day, no outside interaction. Because I have my boy, my hubby, my little one on the way, and my God to pray to, to remind me of that. And he being the gracious God he is, sends it to me. Just when I need it... and hopefully this time I can keep that "lesson" engrained into my soul.

May we remember what greatness lies in our mommy hood.

Sympathy.

Again, too long has passed since my last post. Maybe some of you are thinking, now she has a 2 year old-- not learning as many lessons, but oh quite the contrary.

Lessons come daily.

Lessons come in ways not expected.

Lessons come and I hope I can learn them.

My sweet Nixon is a two-year-old, has his two-year-old moments, but more importantly has his many moments that stun me with wisdom beyond his age. Or is it that we have wisdom at a young age, lose it, and spend life grasping any of it that we can?

It seems this time I have a lesson to learn in sympathy.

Nixon just started last week consoling me. I don't know where he came up with it or if he feels a certain vibe I am putting off. But four times in the last week my little boy looks into my eyes, comes close, gently strokes my cheeks, and utters the most simple yet soothing words...

"Mama, it'd be ok. Daddy's at work, but Nixon here. It'd be ok mama."

I truly have been missing my hubby of late. It seems work, school, church callings, family gatherings, or whatever it may be has left me craving more than just 10 or 20 minutes of hurried conversations to keep updated on the day and then off to the next thing. However, he graduates in ONE WEEK! Can't wait! And it seems my little boy can sense this. And not only does he sense it, but he knows exactly what to say to soothe an aching heart. And I am oh so glad, "Nixon [is] here."

How simply incredible would it be if we could tap into this sense of aching hearts... and offer simple, soothing words coupled with lots of love to heal, support, uplift, and encourage.

So that is the challenge. Maybe search a little deeper and find that aching heart, and offer simple, soothing words coupled with lots of love to heal, support, uplift, and encourage!