Sophie's Favorite Part of the Day

Today we didn't leave the house at all. No errands. No meeting up somewhere with someone. Home all day. And I'm not trying to be legalistic about it all. If someone would have asked us to get together we would have. Or if I had errands to run I would have. But I'm just not going out of my way to leave the house. Sophie helped me bake some blueberry scones. We cleaned the mudroom. And then this afternoon we had friends over- my friend Leigh has two precious little ones that are my kids' age so it was perfect and fun. The kids played great and Sophie was such a good little hostess. Sharing her toys and laughing. Kissing the baby and making sure she was okay. Waving to them as they left and saying to me, "Mommy I had so much fun!" It was a great day. And truthfully I loved being home all day. I loved the opportunity to have friends over to our house and practice hospitality and sharing. And opening the doors to allow others the chance to enjoy this space and all that God's given us.

As I put Sophie to bed tonight she told me her very favorite part of the day was "just being home". I could cry. She is the sweetest and I'm so glad she enjoys home. She fills this place with joy and I'm so glad the Lord is showing me it's important and that it's really the best thing.

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Prayer for Liza

Liza is sick once again. Fever as high as 104 and yesterday was almost constantly wheezing. I encouraged Sophie to pray for Liza after tucking her in to bed last night. When she got up this morning I asked Sophie how she slept and she said “really good and I asked God to make Liza all better!” I knew that if Sophie would pray for Liza, God would show her He hears her prayers. Sure enough, Liza’s breathing is significantly better and she’s barely feverish. Thank you God for hearing her prayers and showing her your presence, faithfulness, and that you hear us.

His Heartbeart's All Mixed Up in Yours

That's what the doctor said as she found our littlest baby's heart beat today. And my heart melted. Isn't that what motherhood is? Our heartbeat's all mixed up with each other? My mom once told me that I am her heart that beats outside her body. I thought that was the sweetest thing to ever say. And then I became a mom myself and realized that's the perfect way to describe my love and devotion to my children. Thank you Lord, for filling my quiver one by one. Truly I am blessed. And thank you for the gift of hearing a new heartbeat today.

Toddler Problems and My Some-What Solutions

I was talking with a good friend yesterday about our toddler problems. And she said one of her friends who has older kids had told her recently, “little kids, little problems, big kids, big problems.” I can’t stop thinking about that profound statement as I’ve been living with these little toddler problems having the woe-is-me attitude. I wanted to share our tiny little problems and the things I do to help solve them for anyone that may find them useful or for my future self and future toddlers. These are little problems and not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. I need this reminder constantly when I feel like I’m sinking. 1. Screaming/ crying in the car. Liza has always been terrible in the car. I keep thinking soon it will end but it hasn’t so far. So, I decided last week for my sanity, any trip longer than 10 minutes I’m giving her a lollipop. And it works like a charm. 2 Up through the night and awake early. I go to bed as soon as I can. Always by 10:30. Some times by 8

JOY IN THIS MOMENT

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