The blessings keep getting bigger.
These days people have a totally different view of children than they used to... "These kids are driving me crazy!! "I need some ME time", I've heard people say that a lot lately. Have we forgotten what a blessing we have been given? We only have these dear children for a small portion of their life span. Sometimes when we're in the midst of it we think we'll never surface to "normal life" and be able to go to the bathroom by ourselves without interruption. Sometimes we think we'll never get a full nights rest, to finish our own meal without sharing bites with anyone. Are we really so busy with surfing the internet that we don't have time to look at the newest Lego creation or the sweet baby doll in her pretty outfit? "Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is his reward." That's what the Lord sees in our children and that is why he has given them to us. I'm really writing a reminder to myself and sharing it with whomever reads this.
I sit and look around me and my babies aren't babies anymore. Titus is the closest thing to a baby around this house (next to our sweet puppy) and he gets more grown up every day! Seems like just yesterday when I was exhausted and trying to hold myself together with a newborn baby. Now he's a year old, cutting teeth, making airplane sounds, waving at strangers and eating bits of sandwich. Where did the time go? Have I prayed for him like I should? Am I teaching him all that is right?
My beautiful daughter, so quiet and mild (unless she's taking down her brother), my only little lady. Am I teaching her to be a young lady that is pure and sweet? Will she carry herself like a woman that pleases the Lord? Wasn't it just the other day when she was saying "Nakin pweez" and climbing up into her booster chair for a meal when it wasn't mealtime? Now the important things have become purses, shoes, and dress up clothes. Next week, she'll be seven... I remember being seven..
September brings the start of the school year and another event that makes me stand back and reflect on the time that has passed. My first born baby, the "experimental child", the intense thinker, Caleb, will turn 9 years old. NINE YEARS OLD!! How did he get so old? Such a young gentleman, opening doors for ladies, offering to carry things for his mom, and wearing cologne.
Have I been the proper example of a lady for him? Will he want to serve the Lord because of the example of our home?
There are times when I get jealous for time for ME. Then I am reminded that I'll have all too many years to do things for myself after my children have taken their way. It is and will be so worth it to set my own ambitions aside and absorb myself in the lives of my children. If I don't do it now, I'll never get another chance. Woe is me, if I forsake the heritage that has been given to me by God.
My four blessings... Caleb, Sophia, Ethan, and Titus keep getting bigger everyday in every way and it just keeps getting better.
I sit and look around me and my babies aren't babies anymore. Titus is the closest thing to a baby around this house (next to our sweet puppy) and he gets more grown up every day! Seems like just yesterday when I was exhausted and trying to hold myself together with a newborn baby. Now he's a year old, cutting teeth, making airplane sounds, waving at strangers and eating bits of sandwich. Where did the time go? Have I prayed for him like I should? Am I teaching him all that is right?
My beautiful daughter, so quiet and mild (unless she's taking down her brother), my only little lady. Am I teaching her to be a young lady that is pure and sweet? Will she carry herself like a woman that pleases the Lord? Wasn't it just the other day when she was saying "Nakin pweez" and climbing up into her booster chair for a meal when it wasn't mealtime? Now the important things have become purses, shoes, and dress up clothes. Next week, she'll be seven... I remember being seven..
September brings the start of the school year and another event that makes me stand back and reflect on the time that has passed. My first born baby, the "experimental child", the intense thinker, Caleb, will turn 9 years old. NINE YEARS OLD!! How did he get so old? Such a young gentleman, opening doors for ladies, offering to carry things for his mom, and wearing cologne.
Have I been the proper example of a lady for him? Will he want to serve the Lord because of the example of our home?
There are times when I get jealous for time for ME. Then I am reminded that I'll have all too many years to do things for myself after my children have taken their way. It is and will be so worth it to set my own ambitions aside and absorb myself in the lives of my children. If I don't do it now, I'll never get another chance. Woe is me, if I forsake the heritage that has been given to me by God.
My four blessings... Caleb, Sophia, Ethan, and Titus keep getting bigger everyday in every way and it just keeps getting better.
That was a real blessing to read, and inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and encouragement! :)
ReplyDeletekerilee, you are so right about the time going quickly, before you know it they are in college and you only see them a few monthe a year. You would have loved the devotion Tammy did for a recent ladies meeting, never underestimate the power of just saying I LOVE You(everyday). I can't believe it's been 14 years since we came here. When we did Tammy was only 7, now 21. hold on to this time. Dawn
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend and Kindred - what an encouragement your words are to me. I start "schooling" the children tomorrow and at the moment I am a bit overwhelmed with details. BUt your blog is a wonderful reminder of why we are doing this and the eternal impact we hope to have on our children's lives. Jenny
ReplyDeleteYes Dear Friend, our children are a heritage and I am so thankful for them! Yes, they take work and sometimes projects could be done faster without them, but then we miss out on the time with them and the privilege of teaching them...for the sake of the future, the next generation and our grandchildren....I love teaching my children. They are doing such a great job with their music. My son certainly has a God given talent and is a blessing to all of us!
ReplyDeleteLove to you and God's blessings on your homeschooling!