Whew!
Yes, it's already been an adventure, and it is only month two of parenthood with two children (girls, no less!) I have to say, I am REALLY enjoying saying "my girls," as I discuss our family, and it is fun to dress them both up for church, playdates, or just the random trip to Starbucks. ;) I love that they look at each other and smile instantaneously, and I love to watch Hannah become a truly devoted big sister to Gemma. Today I nearly cried to watch this tender scene in the back seat: Hannah said: "Uh-oh...Gemma spit up!" I asked her if she could wipe Gemma's mouth with her bib and Hannah (so gently & sweetly) cleaned her little sister up WHILST sucking her own thumb. :) Then as Hannah drifted off to sleep (we had had a busy morning and afternoon playdate with friends), she held Gemma's hand the whole time & fell asleep in that position. It was too cute. :)
So yeah, Keith got laid off last week, which was a huge surprise to us and everyone we told. I've gone through the phases of emotions associated with such a blow: disbelief, anger, disappointment, acceptance, a little bit back to anger, and now understanding that I know God has something greater for us. The thing is, I had a peace from the beginning, but it has been so amazing to see how God is working in our lives in a very real way--providing another job for Keith so fast that we barely had a chance to live without a paycheck! :) Keith will probably get his first unemployment check about the same time he gets the first paycheck from his new job. Funny how that works out.
I think I'm adjusting to life as a mom of two kids. Our morning routine has some amount of regularity to it, although there are days where it just doesn't seem like a priority for me to do silly things like shower or get dressed out of my pj's. :) It's amazing what you find you have to (and can!) let go when you have two kids! My biggest fear was getting out to the grocery store with both girls--the thought just overwhelmed me for some reason, and I thought I'd be relegated to going to the store in the late evening or weekends. However, a couple weeks ago I decided to try it out by wearing Gemma in the Moby wrap (a stretchy, knit wrap that keeps Gemma nice and close) and pushing Hannah in the cart. We made it through and got a number of groceries! It was a huge step for me, because it made me feel like after doing that, I could accomplish just about anything with both girls in tow.
So there are many things for which I'm thankful at this point--not the least of which are two healthy, beautiful (if I do say so) girls, a loving & patient husband, and the provision of the Lord in our lives & household.
More later...
Here's a pic of "my girls":
And here's one of us on Mother's Day in our finest pink (we're girls, right?!)
