A lot of my posts over the last little bit have touched on fashion, on our family vacations, on special events, and home decor. The day to day in our household looks a little different. The hair is disheveled. We don't always get out of pajamas. There are piles of laundry and dishes in the sink. There are projects, construction crews, pesk control, and "To-Do" lists everywhere you turn. There are blanket forts and crumbs on the floor and so much screaming I get a headache.
But I wouldn't trade it for the world! The day to day stuff is where the memories are made! Where bedrooms transform into the great outdoors. Where you can camp under the stars and roast the perfect marshmallow over the fire (and it never burns!).
Where little girls can dress up as a fairy, or a princess and feed her baby the ideal combination of smushed bananas and apple juice before playing her a lullaby on her piano and shushing her to sleep.
Where toddler crafts are a blast, but so messy it gives mama a panic attack.
Where we relive every real-life moment or dream in the form of Mega-Blocks.
Yes, I wish there was a little less fighting on their part and a little more patience on mine. I wish I was more organized and planned out my day better. I wish there was never a night that they didn't get to kiss their daddy before closing their eyes. I wish I was a morning person who could have a normal conversation before finishing a cup of coffee (its true - I'm a grump).
Although I am sure there will consistently be a list of improvements I would like to make in myself, I am thankful that God loves me right here where I am. Messy, unorganized, easily frustrated little old me. It's hard to grasp that thought sometimes while living in a world that expects me to be super mom.
My devotions this morning literally stopped me in my tracks, being that I was in the midst of writing this post...
Thank you Lord for once again meeting me right where I am. For speaking the words that I need to hear right now. And hopefully it encourages each of you to seek affirmation from the Lord today!
{Real life photos brought to you by - the iPhone!!! Haha...but seriously, please excuse the fuzzy and/or poorly lit photos. It's reality right now.}
But I wouldn't trade it for the world! The day to day stuff is where the memories are made! Where bedrooms transform into the great outdoors. Where you can camp under the stars and roast the perfect marshmallow over the fire (and it never burns!).
Where little girls can dress up as a fairy, or a princess and feed her baby the ideal combination of smushed bananas and apple juice before playing her a lullaby on her piano and shushing her to sleep.
Where toddler crafts are a blast, but so messy it gives mama a panic attack.
Where we relive every real-life moment or dream in the form of Mega-Blocks.
Yes, I wish there was a little less fighting on their part and a little more patience on mine. I wish I was more organized and planned out my day better. I wish there was never a night that they didn't get to kiss their daddy before closing their eyes. I wish I was a morning person who could have a normal conversation before finishing a cup of coffee (its true - I'm a grump).
Although I am sure there will consistently be a list of improvements I would like to make in myself, I am thankful that God loves me right here where I am. Messy, unorganized, easily frustrated little old me. It's hard to grasp that thought sometimes while living in a world that expects me to be super mom.
My devotions this morning literally stopped me in my tracks, being that I was in the midst of writing this post...
"Don't look for affirmation in the wrong places; your own evaluations, or those of other people. The only real source of real affirmation is My unconditional Love....When I discipline you, it is never in anger or disgust; it is to prepare you for face-to-face fellowship with Me throughout all eternity."
- Jesus Calling
"My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
- Proverbs 3:11-12
Thank you Lord for once again meeting me right where I am. For speaking the words that I need to hear right now. And hopefully it encourages each of you to seek affirmation from the Lord today!
{Real life photos brought to you by - the iPhone!!! Haha...but seriously, please excuse the fuzzy and/or poorly lit photos. It's reality right now.}
1 comment:
Love it!!!!!! Because girl, we all have piles of laundry, panic attack over kids crafts and wish we had a bit more patience!
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