Stay-at-Home Mom

I am so blessed to be able to do this!

For those of you who need some encouragement while you are doing this....

Continue On

By Roy Lessin

A woman once fretted over the usefulness of her life.

She feared she was wasting her potetential being a devoted wife and mother.

She wondered if the time and energy she invested in her husband and children would make a difference. At times she got discouraged because so much of what she did seemed to go unnoticed and unappreciated.

"Is it worth it?" she often wondered.

"Is there something better that I could be doing with my time?"

It was during one of these moments of questioning that she heard that still small voice of her heavenly Father speak to her heart.

"You are a wife and mother because that is what I have called you to be.

Much of what you do is hidden from the public eye. But I notice. Most of what you give is done without remuneration. But I am your reward.

Your husband cannot be the man I have called him to be without your support. Your influence upon him is greater than you think and more powerful than you will ever know. I bless him through your service and honor him through your love.

Your children are precious to Me.

Even more precious than they are to you.

I have entrusted them to your care to raise for Me.

What you invest in them is an offering to Me.

You may never be in the public spotlight.

But your obedience shines as a bright light before Me.

Continue on. Remember you are My servant.

Do all to please Me."

Source: Pixel Perfect

Hardest thing and tough decisions...

Have a child is seriously the toughest thing I have ever done in my life. I can't begin to explain how it effects you mentally, emotionally, physical and spiritually. The thought of doing it again soon makes me nauseous. I'm not saying we won't ever have another child but the idea of that happening in the near future is too much for me to handle.
If you don't know our history, I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). It took us nearly 9 months to conceive our little one. I truly believe that it was in God's timing and that he gave the doctors wisdom to know what would allow us to conceive. So, then enters the dilemma of birth control. I HATE what the pill does to me. I am guaranteed to have one week of being a you know what from you know where. This doesn't sit well with the hubby or me for that matter. Then we have to be careful of which pill because I am breastfeeding. Since I am now staying home and we are on one income, price is also a factor.
Here is what God has finally hit me with. No matter which form we choose, God is still in control. Women get pregnant everyday being on any form of Birth Control. Women who have PCOS get pregnant, sometimes even faster after having a child. Women get pregnant against all odds. So, even though I think there is no way in the world we could have another baby anytime soon without me going into a mental house....God knows what is best. Now all I have to do is remember that. Don't get me wrong, I am totally in love with my daughter and being a mom. It is just overwhelming to think about doing it all again with having one at home...
I realize this is a random post. Believe it or not I do have a crafty post coming very very soon!

Baby J's First Month

Baby J, you are one month old! It is amazing! I can't believe it has gone by so fast. Because I stink at writing consistently in your baby book and it doesn't include everything, I wanted to keep track somehow. 

This month:

You were born! Just a small 8 lb 2 oz. 

 You stole our hearts!

 You wore Mema's outfit home. 

 You had your first sponge bath with Mommy and Grandma Nancy and Cadence. Aunt Jess was the photographer.

 You were swallowed by your gown as Mommy took your one week old picture with your monkey.

 Mommy and Daddy have always taken pictures this way and of course, you would cry.

 You survived the first bath with Mommy. 

 And of course we have to play dress up.

 Don't tell, but you are a tummy sleeper!

 When you can manage to find your thumb, you go to town!

 This is one of your favorite faces!

You went for your first stroller ride with Mommy and Daddy. You were 13 days old.

You went out to eat with Mommy and Daddy and never made a sound even though it took FOREVER! 

Grandma Nancy gave you a real bath in her sink for the first time.  

Daddy and his little ones. 

 Mommy had to put you in this union suit because it reminds her of your Grandpa Lewis for some reason. 

Mommy finally got some good "newborn" pictures of you. 

 You made it very clear you don't like playing dress up/photo shoot!

 Grandpa and Daddy melt when you look at them like this.

 It snowed, snowed and snowed some more. You made several trips up grandma and grandpa's hill on the four wheeler. Since you like the car so much you didn't mind at all. 

 Your hair makes me smile. 

 Your feet are the sweetest thing ever!

 Daddy fed you your first bottle. 

 He is a very proud daddy!

 You had your first Valentine's Day. You were Mommy's Love bug. You spent the morning with your Aunt Liz and Aunt Jess while mommy went to the doctor. You went for a stroller ride with them and loved it. 

You have stolen our hearts and love you so much.