Thoughts on our First Morning

Posted on Oct 25, 2013 at 7:57 AM in Family, Foster Care

Three year olds talk A LOT. And I only understand roughly half of what this particular one is saying.

Throwing sippies is a thing. Who knew it was so pleasurable for little boys to throw their cups?

I woke up every time someone coughed last night, which was a lot, and then remained anxiously awake for the next 30-60 minutes.

Is this the moment where I take up drinking coffee in the morning?

By the time Jeremy got out of the shower all three children were dressed. Why yes, I am patting myself on the back right now.

Livia’s internal motivation could power the earth if we could harness it on the rare moments it shows up with vim and vigor. I can’t take credit for dressing her; she did that herself in record time.

Also, Livia is an excellent big sister. Even though she does forget that the three year old is terrified of monster and continues to talk about them.

These little people are new to me and this whole gig is going to take some getting used to.

I feel like a babysitter right now.

I am trying very very very hard to live in the moment, which means not worrying about the future. A planner by nature, I can’t do so in this situation. I need to be a mom and also support their mom. I need to be flexible, respectful, easy to work with and knowledgeable.

I need to love people the way Jesus loves people.

I totally can’t do that. So as we take [pausing to take the baby’s hand out of the trashcan] on this giant responsibility, we ask that you pray for us constantly. We need it. We know God hears and gives grace. He loves these little bitties more than anyone does and we need him to impart that godly love to us. Thanks a million times over for praying.

7 Comments

  1. Jeremy Oct 25, 2013 8:12 AM

    Amen.

  2. Charity Oct 25, 2013 8:30 AM

    Love it. Thought you might like this take on how boys and girls are different… and perhaps open your heart to Ben Affleck being Batman. :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8BaVKUoUGo

  3. Bethany Oct 25, 2013 10:08 AM

    I love this glimpse of your morning!

  4. Allison Oct 25, 2013 12:33 PM

    Keep up the good work! Day by day, my friend.

  5. Hope Blanton Oct 25, 2013 12:53 PM

    Praying and praying and praying. Oh toddler boys and sippy cup throws… Praying some more.

  6. Marc Oct 25, 2013 1:08 PM

    “Is this the moment where I take up drinking coffee in the morning?”

    I like your sentences.

  7. Janna Oct 25, 2013 2:20 PM

    When we hit 3 kids I took up coffee as a daily necessity. ;) Praying for grace for each moment, friend!

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