About that last post...the sappy one about missing my babies being babies...
Well, today, in true female fashion, I feel differently! Don't get me wrong, It does still break my heart to realize how fast these blessings of ours are growing up. But, I feel like my life is kind of at a crossroads right now, possibly headed in a new direction. So, I am thankful that I don't have a tiny one right now who needs constant care, I really am. I am amazed at who my children are becoming. I mean, as parents you know your kids are individuals, and you expect they won't do/like all the same things, but since they are being raised in the same family I guess sometimes you expect they will be similar. I am reminded daily just how different my three children are. I mean...really different. From the foods they eat, to their hobbies, to the way they react to certain situations...my three are all SO. VERY. DIFFERENT. Andrew, my oldest, was such a laid back child. I just assumed every child was like that.
Ding Ding Ding. I get the idiot award.
Of course, with Andrew, this year has been tough...I guess he is going through "changes" (& I'm sure he would be THRILLED to no end that I'm blogging about it)...I mean, I am a woman (Yikes, that makes me sound old, I don't know if I've ever referred to myself as a woman), I know nothing about hormonal boys. A friend from church says to give him some physical labor to do around the house, in the yard, etc...and I think it has helped some.
Anyway, back to my point...I am just truly amazed at how inept I sometimes feel as a parent, but yet have these three amazing, individual, smart, talented (in their own ways) kids to show for it. I thank God for his grace...daily.
I have no clue what they will grow up to be. Just the other day, as we were driving, Joseph pipes up from the backseat, "Mom, I want to be a garbage man when I grow up. They get to pick up every one's trash, then they can go through it and save all the cool stuff. They can collect it or sell it for money. That would be so cooooool".
I have to admit, my dreams for my children don't include "Garbage Guy". But, when it comes down to it, my main goal for my children is that they know and accept the Lord as their Savior. Truth is, if they have Him, they can be anything they want and find happiness (you know what I mean). So, if I end up with a garbage guy, or girl :-), as a child, I'm cool with that. I just love them and want them to really, really know it.
So, again, so much for wanting another wee one...I think I'll just stick with the three I've got :-)
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