We welcomed our sweet Laylah Paige onto this Earth, and into our family...and just as I had felt with My other little ladies, I was instantly in Love.
...still a little shocked, (since I had over-prepared myself for having a boy... ) but no doubt, still "head over heals" with our Little L.P. See- aren't surprises AWESOME?!?!
The hardest part for me, is remembering to take my time. Even while pregnant, despite not being able to bend over, or aching feet, or being exhausted just keeping up with my other kiddos, you could still try to get stuff done!! But when a baby comes -- nothing gets done. Certainly not with out help... and that's hard for me... hard to accept...hard to recognize, I'm just not going to get it all done today...
But now-- I accept. With daily reminders to myself, and a lot of prayer for strength and patience... I accept...
...That the laundry may (or may not) get washed, and may (or may not) be folded today...or tomorrow...
... That you don't need guacamole for tacos if there's no time to make it-- good'ol avocado will be just fine...
... A pony tail, chapstick, and sunglasses are my beauty routine, for now...
... That it's ok to go to bed at 8 pm...
... That even though Gary does things differently, they still get done...and I Love him for that...
... That showers are a luxury...
...and much, much more...
I accept.
So, even after baby # 3, I'm still learning to take my time -- To take my time with my baby, especially....
because...
"Cleaning and scrubbing
can wait 'till tomorrow,
for babies grow up,
we've learned to
our sorrow...
So quiet down cobwebs,
dust go to sleep...
I'm rocking my baby,
and babies don't keep."
(Author Unknown.)
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