Daily Schedule?
I am always feeling like I'm not doing enough with Max during the day, but we don't watch TV, we read, play with toys and go on walks. What do you do all day (or did you do if your little ones are older) when you have an infant? Just curious!!!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
A Snowy DayMabel came over to make some Valentine's cards today. It started snowing and she enjoyed eating the snow and taking a walk. I had forgotten how when you're little you don't seem to notice the cold on a snowy day. I remember being able to stay out all day and still be ready to go out for more! We had a great time!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
BaptismMax was baptized yesterday! We were so blessed to have a large group of family and extended family (our life-long friends who we consider family!) attend the service with us. They all got to come up to the front of the church with us to stand and say that they would help Max grow in faith. It was really special!
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Imperfect People
I am currently reading Amy Grant's book, Mosaic, and I realized something about myself. I am really inspired by and drawn to imperfect people. Imperfect people are those that have gone through life and gotten a little beat up along the way and aren't afraid of showing their scars. They don't use them to garner pity or to excuse themselves for poor behavior, they have learned something and have become changed because of it. They are also people who are comfortable saying, "I don't have it all together." or "I screw up all the time!" Not only that, they have developed a compassion for others that only comes from truly being able to know what it feels like to have a broken heart.
People like this just seem to have a depth to them that can't be gained but by life experience.
When friends and I would talk about our hopes and dreams in our early twenties, I used to say that when I got old my wish was to be one of those wise old women younger women seek out because they trust that you will have some advice that will help them with their problems. Little did I know that to gain wisdom, one has to experience life.
I thought I had life figured out and that, in essence, I had the "perfect" life. And then life threw some imperfection my way. A few short years later, my mom got cancer and a year later she died. After the pain of that experience, pain that literally felt like my heart was breaking in a million pieces, not once, but over and over again for several years, I had gained a lot of wisdom. And that's when I thought, "If I'd known this is what it would take to gain wisdom, I would've just wished for flat abs!" However, the lessons I learned from that ordeal will continue to help me understand other people a little better for the rest of my life.
So now I'm wondering about you: What experience in life has made you "imperfect"?? Perfection is so boring. What lessons have you learned from life that have made you wiser or have caused you to change in some way? I'd love the hear!!
I am currently reading Amy Grant's book, Mosaic, and I realized something about myself. I am really inspired by and drawn to imperfect people. Imperfect people are those that have gone through life and gotten a little beat up along the way and aren't afraid of showing their scars. They don't use them to garner pity or to excuse themselves for poor behavior, they have learned something and have become changed because of it. They are also people who are comfortable saying, "I don't have it all together." or "I screw up all the time!" Not only that, they have developed a compassion for others that only comes from truly being able to know what it feels like to have a broken heart.
People like this just seem to have a depth to them that can't be gained but by life experience.
When friends and I would talk about our hopes and dreams in our early twenties, I used to say that when I got old my wish was to be one of those wise old women younger women seek out because they trust that you will have some advice that will help them with their problems. Little did I know that to gain wisdom, one has to experience life.
I thought I had life figured out and that, in essence, I had the "perfect" life. And then life threw some imperfection my way. A few short years later, my mom got cancer and a year later she died. After the pain of that experience, pain that literally felt like my heart was breaking in a million pieces, not once, but over and over again for several years, I had gained a lot of wisdom. And that's when I thought, "If I'd known this is what it would take to gain wisdom, I would've just wished for flat abs!" However, the lessons I learned from that ordeal will continue to help me understand other people a little better for the rest of my life.
So now I'm wondering about you: What experience in life has made you "imperfect"?? Perfection is so boring. What lessons have you learned from life that have made you wiser or have caused you to change in some way? I'd love the hear!!
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Priorities
Among the many lessons my 4.5 months of motherhood has taught me, prioritizing is close to the top of the list. For example, right now Max is taking a nap. It could be for 20 minutes or for 2 hours (oh wait, he's crying now, so this nap is of the 20 minute variety! Let me turn down the nursery monitor so as not to be distracted by inconvenient crying and finish this post! : )).........
Okay, as I was saying: I have grand plans for what I want and need to get done in the time I may or may not have and invariably, I end up doing something like checking e-mail or blogging. So now he's crying and I haven't done the other 20 things I had planned.
So I mentally make a list of the most important things to accomplish and where does this get me?? I now know what important things I DIDN'T get done during nap time! Oh well, perfection will have to wait for another day. : )
Enjoy the sunshine!
Among the many lessons my 4.5 months of motherhood has taught me, prioritizing is close to the top of the list. For example, right now Max is taking a nap. It could be for 20 minutes or for 2 hours (oh wait, he's crying now, so this nap is of the 20 minute variety! Let me turn down the nursery monitor so as not to be distracted by inconvenient crying and finish this post! : )).........
Okay, as I was saying: I have grand plans for what I want and need to get done in the time I may or may not have and invariably, I end up doing something like checking e-mail or blogging. So now he's crying and I haven't done the other 20 things I had planned.
So I mentally make a list of the most important things to accomplish and where does this get me?? I now know what important things I DIDN'T get done during nap time! Oh well, perfection will have to wait for another day. : )
Enjoy the sunshine!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Welcome! I LOVE reading other people's blogs so I am jumping on the bandwagon and creating my own. Reading other people's blogs makes me feel I am connecting with the outside world while being a stay-at-home mom. I love the insight I get into other people's worlds and getting the opportunity to join them in a portion of their journey through life via their postings.
This blog won't be a one-subject-only affair - I'll post on whatever pops into my little mind on a given day. Many people have wondered if I do, indeed, feel the need to share everything that comes to mind and now that question can be answered with a resounding "Yes!"
Thanks for visiting and come back soon - Sarah
This blog won't be a one-subject-only affair - I'll post on whatever pops into my little mind on a given day. Many people have wondered if I do, indeed, feel the need to share everything that comes to mind and now that question can be answered with a resounding "Yes!"
Thanks for visiting and come back soon - Sarah
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