No one in our house understands relaxing quite as well as Asher does at this point. Don't get me wrong, we're actually getting a decent amount of sleep but it's just too cute to see him so relaxed and comfortable :-)
I had to post an image! Here he is just taking a nap on mama's lap.
Life has been pretty simple lately. Feeding, changing diapers and just trying to let this little guy know he's loved. I've been reading a book my dad gave me for Christmas called "Mothers of the Wise and Good" by Jabez Burns. It was a bit challenging to get into (written in the early 1800's) b/c of the old english and just the style he writes in but it's made me think a lot! Motherhood is definitely more than just taking care of duties and I want to make sure I am working to cultivate all parts of Asher's being - his intellect and demeanor. Nature has a lot to do with some of these but I just want to make sure I am preparing him to be his best self and become who God desires for him to be.
The book has also made me think about my other "activities." My photography, work for Jeanne, sewing hair scarves, my writing (which has been severely neglected) and other things I "do" are all up for review now. I want to make sure I am putting God first, family next and then leave all those other things up for God to decide how much time I'm spending on them. I could so easily be consumed with my photography... especially now that flowers are blooming. I know it's something God has blessed me with being able to do... but I don't want to neglect building others up and investing time in blessing people through my devotional blog or not be spending time with friends b/c I love taking pictures of flowers. At the same time, the more I invest in taking quality images the more I get paid. And money shouldn't be my motivation, but it is a way I can help take some of the financial strain off Mark and be a helper in the family. If I'm taking good images I can pretty much pay for all the groceries we need each month... maybe even expand it to paying for gas if I'm consistent. Anyway, all this to say I'll need some prayer support as I'll be seeking God's will in this and trying to find the time, energy and motivation to get to a good balance.
One good thing really fast... I realize now how little my "planning" has an affect on what actually happens :-) Duh, any parent could probably have told me that, but it was not so fun to find out for myself. Much of the past 2 weeks have not gone as expected - the labor progress, C-section (though it was always in our minds), breast feeding, pacifier... and then Sunday, gDiapers! They didn't go as well as I'd hoped and I had to really admit that I am not in control! I don't know why I even start thinking I am :-) But, God really blessed me the past 2 days with allowing the gDiapers to work well... they've been actually easier to change, better on Asher's skin and save lots of garbage room since I can flush them down the toilet! And once I can be up enough to do all the laundry myself it won't feel quite so overwhelming... maybe.
Anyway, those are my thoughts for the day! Thanks for taking a peek into my life and my brain! Love you all.
March 25, 2008 at 5:23 PM
I do wish you luck and offer some prayers for your new balancing act. Andrew and I are still trying to figure out how to plan life better since we moved to JBU...and we don't even have a child yet!
I'm sure all your efforts to lean on God won't be in vain. While you're working it all out, I hope the pretty flowers keep bringing you smiles and serve as little love note reminders from God (...I got that from "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul", another good book).
Love and Prayers, from another couple of Armstrongs :)
March 26, 2008 at 7:37 AM
You guys are and will continue to be great parents. Asher is blessed to have two parents who love God, love each other and love him. That all children were so blessed!
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