So, two weeks ago, I started a new bible study by Priscilla Shirer called Jonah, Navigating a Life Interrupted. As a mom, I feel like my life is continually interrupted in small and big ways. Two weeks into the study was a great time to put into practice what I am learning in this study. How we should look at life's interruptions as divine interventions and God's hand on our lives. On top of this, the Lord has really been bringing to mind, Joshua 24:15 "Choose you this day whom you will serve... as for me and my house we will serve the Lord."
Well, Monday morning, I woke up nice and early, had a great quiet time with the Lord. Got some coffee and then the boys woke up...and it just seemed to go downhill from there. We had two coffee/play dates scheduled plus I was preparing a meal for a family who has had a sick kids for the last week. It started off with Nate having a massive diarrhea diaper, the kind where you have to put them in the bath and wash them off because it is EVERYWHERE. We got that cleaned up and I called and canceled the playdates. And I heard that little quiet voice asking me, "who are you going to serve today? Yourself or your God..."
Then, the boys were playing in their room while I got ready to take Ben to preschool. The next thing I know, Nate is screaming. I run in to see what has happened and I see big teeth marks on Nate's face. That is right, Ben bit the crud out of Nate! So, of course, I try to stay calm and not administer the discipline Ben recieved out of anger but because biting is totally unacceptable! At this point Ben is wailing and so is Nate, bless his heart! He now has a nice bruise on his face.
We take Ben to preschool and Nate and I enjoy a quiet morning at home. We picked Ben up from preschool and come home to get lunch. Then, the boys start playing with one of the only things they KNOW they are not supposed to play with in our living room. A nativity that we received as a wedding present and somehow the leg of the sheep gets broken. REALLY?!
The boys both took pretty good naps, once they finally went down. Nate has learned to climb out of his crib and so we are playing the war of learning to stay in your crib right now. Once they were down, I started to work on the chicken noodle soup and bread for dinner and to take to friends. I had no idea how sick Nate really was...well they both woke up from naps with upset stomachs. Nothing like trying to clean Nate up, when Ben starts yelling, "Mommy, the poopies coming...." So, I called Allen and he said he would take something to our friends instead of me taking our germ infested food over to our friends. Who wants food that has come out of a house where there are two little boys that have diarrhea?!
Allen gets home from work and I took off for a run. Because at this point, I knew I needed a break. When I get back from work, Allen is now sick and in the bathroom! AWESOME!! I have to give credit to Ben though. For a kid who was just potty trained he navigated diarrhea pretty well. We had two accidents but then he figured it out. He was so apologetic too! Poor guy.
Fortunately Ben and Allen got it out of their system and they were fine. Nate on the other hand had a VERY rough night and very sore little bottom by Tuesday morning.
So, my life this week has been totally interrupted. I have had to pretty much cancel and move anything that I had planned for the week. However, in the midst of all this, I have seen the Holy Spirit move in such a sweet way in my heart and mind. Continually bringing to mind scripture and songs that I needed at the time to stay focused on the One who gives strength!! So, a life interrupted or divine interventions?! As I was chanting out load Joshua 24:15 to my boys, Ben would say, "say it again mommy!" What a priveledge I have to raise these boys and show them that it is a daily choice to follow after Christ!
A few pictures from our week...
thanks for posting this. I thought life got interrupted with one child, but now with two it's insane. So, I'm encouraged to hear how you're dealing with two littles. I think you should also write a post about potty training. That's the next step that scares me, as I can't even imagine having the time to devote to Cannon with a baby needing attention also!
ReplyDeleteHey Laura, Thank you so much for your response! Being a mom to two boys that are so close in age is awesome but a lot of work. I now know why some people choose to wait 2-3 years between kids, however, I love that my boys are so close and we have some sweet moments together. So, know that I am thinking of you as you adjust to life with two boys. I did do a potty training blog, http://thehawkinsunderconstruction.blogspot.com/2012/01/ice-cream-and-chocolate-syrup-for.html
ReplyDeleteBut basically, Allen was home for the first two days so he took care of Nate and I took charge of potty training, but by midmorning of the first day we were all together and he was just as involved. By day three Ben really understood what was going on. However, Ben was much older than cannon is right now and Nate was also 18 months old so he did not need me like a newborn does. Give yourself some time it will come! Blessings, Sara