Well, Christmas has come & gone. We have enjoyed many times of opening gifts & worn out our welcome at both sets of grandparents - not really possible =)
I have taken it easy this year, but promise to make up for it in years to come. I knew if I was going to survive I would have to just let others do some things for me so I could avoid a breakdown. The post-partum "blah" has been a little easier to curb this time around - a true answer to prayer. God has truly shown me HIS love for me in this. Thankfully my mom & mom-in-law understood I needed to lay low & they were huge helpers.
Once again Cousin Lisa found the gifts with the most pieces - Congratulations!
We were completely spoiled!
The kids think they can stay up to midnight tonight, but we shall see. I told them if they were not watching football with Daddy then they could play quietly upstairs. They will have to lay down & read in a little bit - we will see if they last until 12.
I have read a few blogs that have done a "year in review" post. I am not sure I am up for a month-by-month review - I am not thinking that clearly. BUT . . . a few thoughts . . .
1. This was the hardest pregnancy, but I feel guilty when I say that because I have heard of worse. It was hard for me at this time with 3 other kiddos & a hard-working hubby.
2. This has been a year of growth not just for our family, but for me personally as a mommy. Some of the things I juggled brought me too my knees more - of course praying is never bad.
3. Losing 2 grandmothers in 3 weeks threw me for a loop! God drew me close to HIM, but I pray you do not have to experience that. I missed them more after the baby came when I picked up the phone to call them & tell them he was here & I had to set it down. I missed them when I was sending Christmas cards & wrapping gifts & had to set theirs aside.
4. A NEW BABY! Every child is a blessing! Baby Lee you are loved! Thank you for being a good sleeper!
5. Our sweet #4 has made me more in love with SuperHubby - he is AWESOME! He steps up to the plate everyday!
What will 2013 hold for our family? I have NO IDEA - usually I have something planned, but I am stating this year with plans to be a better wife & mother, but not sure what that will entail. I do know that Jeremiah 29:11 - 13 is TRUE & REAL. I do know God is sovereign & HE IS GOOD. He loves my family & will bless them.
Happy New Year from our family to yours!
I have taken it easy this year, but promise to make up for it in years to come. I knew if I was going to survive I would have to just let others do some things for me so I could avoid a breakdown. The post-partum "blah" has been a little easier to curb this time around - a true answer to prayer. God has truly shown me HIS love for me in this. Thankfully my mom & mom-in-law understood I needed to lay low & they were huge helpers.
Once again Cousin Lisa found the gifts with the most pieces - Congratulations!
We were completely spoiled!
The kids think they can stay up to midnight tonight, but we shall see. I told them if they were not watching football with Daddy then they could play quietly upstairs. They will have to lay down & read in a little bit - we will see if they last until 12.
I have read a few blogs that have done a "year in review" post. I am not sure I am up for a month-by-month review - I am not thinking that clearly. BUT . . . a few thoughts . . .
1. This was the hardest pregnancy, but I feel guilty when I say that because I have heard of worse. It was hard for me at this time with 3 other kiddos & a hard-working hubby.
2. This has been a year of growth not just for our family, but for me personally as a mommy. Some of the things I juggled brought me too my knees more - of course praying is never bad.
3. Losing 2 grandmothers in 3 weeks threw me for a loop! God drew me close to HIM, but I pray you do not have to experience that. I missed them more after the baby came when I picked up the phone to call them & tell them he was here & I had to set it down. I missed them when I was sending Christmas cards & wrapping gifts & had to set theirs aside.
4. A NEW BABY! Every child is a blessing! Baby Lee you are loved! Thank you for being a good sleeper!
5. Our sweet #4 has made me more in love with SuperHubby - he is AWESOME! He steps up to the plate everyday!
What will 2013 hold for our family? I have NO IDEA - usually I have something planned, but I am stating this year with plans to be a better wife & mother, but not sure what that will entail. I do know that Jeremiah 29:11 - 13 is TRUE & REAL. I do know God is sovereign & HE IS GOOD. He loves my family & will bless them.
Happy New Year from our family to yours!
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