Lately

Lately...

I've been tired.

And lazy.

And...boring.

I've felt slow, while my world around me races by.

I can't believe it's December.

Being nauseous for 8+ weeks doesn't help a girl get things done.

And now, well, I have some bad habits.

I spend a lot of my days talking myself into doing responsible things, instead of laying around.

I wasn't like that before, & it frustrates me.

I have laundry piles, dusty furniture, clutter in every room of my house, & dog prints on my kitchen floor.

That puts me in a grouchy mood. Then I don't want to do anything.

But. God is good.

I know He won't leave me here.

I know that my days are full of grace, gift.

I know that days of dirty dishes means we have plenty to eat.

I know that toys under my feet mean my children live in plenty.

I know that Christmas tree needles strewn throughout our house means we are making priceless memories.

I know that when I crawl out of bed in the morning that means I get to serve my family, my greatest gift.

And, I know that I will not always be an expectant mama.

That being patient with myself will help me appreciate that although I feel lazy & slow, I can feel a new life moving inside of me.

I know that this new life will increase the grace in my life.

Not everyone has the chance to walk this road I am on.

And I am grateful.

Tucker will be 2 on Monday.

Big plans for that sweet, handsome boy.

Our girl is officially 4 1/2.

She is a bubbly, lively girl, with generosity growing inside her.

Our house will be under heavy cleaning this upcoming week, in anticipation of a Bob & Larry party & Christmas fun.

My kids & husband are bundles of excitement.

And I'm... still tired:). But, thankful that at the end of the day, I have 2 kids tucked in warm beds, a gentle, patient best friend who cuddles with me on the couch, & a loving Father, who's grace I might never fully comprehend, but am slowly understanding more & more.

I really deserve nothing, yet He's given me more than I could ever ask.

Thankful for His great love...there's a way to get me excited!