I can say for sure that motherhood is on the job training. No one can tell you what to expect until you just go through it and experience the joy yourself. I am learning things as a mom that I did not necessarily expect to learn. You see I always thought that once I started having children that my life would be this crazy busy, on the go, life in the fast lane sort of style. While I do have moments like that (and I am sure more to come as she gets older), I am discovering the simple peace that comes from just being at home. The Lord continues to remind me to"be still and know that I am God" (psalm 46:10) Be still, be still, be still I tell myself. Be still? But I have always liked being the early bird type. The type that likes to get up and go and usually accomplishes more by 9am than most do in a day...how can I just be still???
The thing that I did not anticipate in having a little one is the importance of being at home for tha majority of my day. While we do get outside and enjoy nice days, run errands, and plan fun dates with friends, I like Lucy Mills being on a schedule and napping in her own bed. I like the comfort and security her routine brings us both (which happens to also lead to 11 hours of her sleeping through the night!)
This morning I read 1 Thessalonians 4:11 which says "Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands..." I think that we have a choice as to how we spend our time. Everyday I am trying my best to learn to lead a quiet life and to be busy at home.
Because when she can do this...
...then we get this...
...and this is just plain cute so I added it :)
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