Wow! I can't believe it's been since July since I've last posted. Wasn't staying home supposed to give me more time? Ha! What a true blessing staying home with Kinsey has been. Not that it's always easy or the days always go by fast, but I couldn't imagine my life any different than it is right now. I wake up with Kinsey after a restful night (she's a great sleeper at night), and the mornings are filled with activities, outings with other Moms, and time at home playing. One time a couple of weeks ago, I was driving the same route that I did when I was working. I looked back at that precious face, and had a flashback to last year. Most mornings, I would be so upset leaving her, that I would constantly turn around while driving to talk or sing or to make her laugh. It was like I didn't want to waste ANY time I had. I can't believe I never got in an accident. I started tearing up thinking about this during my drive in present day and just prayed to God thanking Him for leading us to this decision, for my husband's wholehearted support, for finances, and for His continued faithfulness in our decision.
Kinsey is just at the perfect age (19 months)--in my opinion--thus far! I love it! She's communicating more and our "conversations" are precious. She says "Mommy" first thing every morning from her crib and it makes getting up to get her so easy. She definitely loves to test limits, but I feel better equipped than I did a few months ago to know when she's being a trickster and when's she not. That is not to mean that I have it all together or that Mitch and I are the best disciplinarians in the world!!!!! I feel like I have so much to learn and know that I will have to learn as I go and pray for God's wisdom. I really like the Love and Logic approach to discipline, but I constantly question myself! I'm so thankful that Mitch and I are on the same page with parenting:)
So, the biggest news, is the announcement of a new addition to our family come April! We are so excited to add to our family and can't wait to meet this precious little gift. And a gift it truly is. One thing I have learned since becoming a Mommy is to never take getting pregnant for granted, and never "brag" or act as though you are "fertile myrtle." I won't say too much on this, but I will say that I have learned to be joyful in this pregnancy, this gift, and that many are still waiting for this blessing. This has been a burden on my heart and I'm not sure why. I will continue to pray for strength and encouragement for my friends who patiently wait on the Lord.
Until next time....
