Wow, where does the time go?! I have been wrestling with "time" for the last few months...actually several months. I can't believe my baby girl is 4! I can't believe I'm 30! I can't believe I've been married to my best-friend for 9 years! Seriously where does the time go??!!
If you would of told me about parenthood in detail with what my days (and nights!) would look like after children...I would of told you it sounded like a prison sentence! I mean seriously who in their right mind would give up most of their hobbies, favorite things to do, favorite places to visit, long relaxing weekends, freedom to travel, spontaneity, long chats on the phone, long showers in the AM, a clean house, a quite house, a career outside of home that you get to dress up for, etc...all for a little person who needs everything from you to survive. Not just food and shelter but EVERYTHING. Love, cuddles, time, encouraging words...It is so funny how my perspective has CHANGED...I DON'T look at it at all like a prison sentence but I do look at it as a PRIVILEGE. I am privileged to "die to self" everyday for my children (and hubby!)...do I miss my past freedom, sure...daily at times! But I wouldn't change my current circumstances for ANYTHING else this world has to offer! I am exactly where I want to be...caring for and loving my kids (and hubby!), I am so grateful we decided long ago that I would stay home with them. Gary and I are very like minded in this area...I don't actually think we ever even really discussed it. It was just a given...and for that I am thankful!
Maki-Happy 4th baby girl! We love your tender, sweet, caring heart...Thank you for changing my life in the most incredible way with being your Mommy.
A few cute things from this week that she said...I really should post all of her cute little hilarious sayings!
"Are we having Mommy-Mommy tacos?!?" aka...mahi-mahi tacos!
"I don't want to be a fireman or a baseball player when I grow up...I want to be a Mommy! I can't wait to take care of Zach!" Ok, so she was a little confused about Zach not growing up too...she is so dang cute!!!!
Pics to come from her Birthday celebration!!!
xoxo!
Dani :)
Our Life!
It doesn't matter what road we travel...as long as we travel there together! :)
2 comments:
I would want to take care of Zach too - he is cute enough to eat!
Happy Birthday baby girl! Four is such a fun year!
When I talk to you or read stuff like this it reminds me of the time in my life that was just like this. It reminds me of how God used everything to bring me to him and how when I began to see it like that it made all the difference. You are already way ahead of me in that regard girl. You already know that the rewards far outweigh the sacrifice. AND you already know that taking care of yourself is how you are able to keep the right perspective about the sacrifice . LOVE you so much cant wait to see you soon!!XXOO
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