Sam,
You've turned 4! You are seriously, the funniest, sweetest, kid…ever! This year I have watched you grow taller and skinnier. Your smile is still as big as your face. I just…love you. You love to lay in bed and snuggle with me in the mornings. We talk about everything, but mainly you want to talk about dogs. You love dogs. All year you have said, "when I grow up, I want to be a dog." It will be a sad day for me when you realize that won't be possible.
Sam, you are so smart and creative. You are always coming up with stuff to pretend play. It is totally exhausting, but I love to watch you get in character. Did I mention you memorize every commercial you hear? "Mom, do you use Lysol? It kills 99% of germs related to the flu virus." "Mom, did you know you can use Oxyclean on multiple surfaces?" "Mom, have you ever heard of the Bible Tour? The Bible comes to life like never before." "Will you buy me Pajaminals? They are great for both day and night!" You could totally be on a commercial.
You are so good at school. You behave well, and your teachers love you. You are so charming. You and Mattox are best buds and you play together all the time. I love that you guys love each other.
This year you found out that you are going to be a big brother. You were soooo excited and PROUD. You "kiss my baby" every day by gently kissing my belly. It. Is. So. Sweet!
I enjoy watching you understand and claim God's promises and love in your little heart. My prayer is that you will grow every year in your love for the Lord. That your eyes would be opened to his goodness and love in the midst of this dark broken world. I pray you will be a tool of love and reconciliation, no matter where you are or what you do. May God have his hand on your heart and mind for all the years to come. My sweet sweet Sam….I love you all the way to Pluto and back.
Happy Birthday
-Mom
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Proverbs 16:24
Proverbs 16:24 "Kind worlds are like honey-sweet to the soul and healthy for the body."
Several years ago, I remember being totally overwhelmed as a mom. I had a 2 year old and a newborn, and it was not easy. My oldest son was very go with the flow, until he turned about 2 and a half. Then he started melting down all the time. Over everything. I wasn't sure what was going on with him. I asked around and everyone seemed to think that he was just doing what normal 2 year olds do. I had a different feeling. With every transition came a difficult meltdown. Every time he got dressed and undressed, it was difficult. In order to cut his hair or cut his fingernails, I had to put him in front of the TV. When I dropped him off at church, I felt like I needed to talk to the teacher, and give her tips on how to handle him. I thought perhaps something wasn't right, but everyone around me didn't see it. During that time period, I lived on the Supernanny website. Her ideas worked. They gave me the tools I needed to be consistent, predictable, and fair. Her techniques allowed me to keep my cool and keep my eye on goal at hand.
Mattox and Sam were both constantly sick during that time. Mattox had a chronic cough that would keep us all up at night. He was eventually diagnosed with asthma. Sam had ear infections about every month and eventually got tubes. Thank God for tubes.
Those early days are hard days. They are so physically exhausting and you can seemingly do everything in your power to create the home and child you want, and it can be tossed back in your face with things that are out of your control. On one particular day, I was at the doctor, AGAIN. I was there with both boys and I felt like a complete failure as a mom. I felt that I couldn't even keep my kids healthy. I will never forget. My kid's pediatrician looked at me and said, "you are such a great mom."
I thought I was going to cry. I didn't feel like a good mom, frequenting his office every month and having a kid that melts down over everything. In that moment. It was exactly what I needed to hear. It was so encouraging. Even if he said that to every mom that day that came to his office, I didn't care. I took it and ran with it. I felt validated. I felt that FINALLY someone saw that I was giving this parenting thing all I had. I was working hard to be the best mom I could be. After all, being a mom is one of the most important roles I have, and he said I was doing a great job.
I will never forget how that made me feel. I try to tell my friends that they are great moms often. I would love to give to someone else what he gave to me that day. We all need to hear it, right? We are good moms. We are doing the best we can….and we are doing a great job.
Several years ago, I remember being totally overwhelmed as a mom. I had a 2 year old and a newborn, and it was not easy. My oldest son was very go with the flow, until he turned about 2 and a half. Then he started melting down all the time. Over everything. I wasn't sure what was going on with him. I asked around and everyone seemed to think that he was just doing what normal 2 year olds do. I had a different feeling. With every transition came a difficult meltdown. Every time he got dressed and undressed, it was difficult. In order to cut his hair or cut his fingernails, I had to put him in front of the TV. When I dropped him off at church, I felt like I needed to talk to the teacher, and give her tips on how to handle him. I thought perhaps something wasn't right, but everyone around me didn't see it. During that time period, I lived on the Supernanny website. Her ideas worked. They gave me the tools I needed to be consistent, predictable, and fair. Her techniques allowed me to keep my cool and keep my eye on goal at hand.
Mattox and Sam were both constantly sick during that time. Mattox had a chronic cough that would keep us all up at night. He was eventually diagnosed with asthma. Sam had ear infections about every month and eventually got tubes. Thank God for tubes.
Those early days are hard days. They are so physically exhausting and you can seemingly do everything in your power to create the home and child you want, and it can be tossed back in your face with things that are out of your control. On one particular day, I was at the doctor, AGAIN. I was there with both boys and I felt like a complete failure as a mom. I felt that I couldn't even keep my kids healthy. I will never forget. My kid's pediatrician looked at me and said, "you are such a great mom."
I thought I was going to cry. I didn't feel like a good mom, frequenting his office every month and having a kid that melts down over everything. In that moment. It was exactly what I needed to hear. It was so encouraging. Even if he said that to every mom that day that came to his office, I didn't care. I took it and ran with it. I felt validated. I felt that FINALLY someone saw that I was giving this parenting thing all I had. I was working hard to be the best mom I could be. After all, being a mom is one of the most important roles I have, and he said I was doing a great job.
I will never forget how that made me feel. I try to tell my friends that they are great moms often. I would love to give to someone else what he gave to me that day. We all need to hear it, right? We are good moms. We are doing the best we can….and we are doing a great job.
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