The other day while my husband and I were working on getting the computer back in order he came across a slide show I made for him months and months ago to the song "Lucky Man" by The Verve. Do you remember that song? It was the first time he had seen it and I had since forgot with the whirlwind called life with two children under 3. Well, it all put things into perspective for me and him at just the right moment and both of us looked at each other with misty eyes and said "See, it isn't so bad after all!" We (I should say "I") have been having many days where my little 3 year old princess has been driving me up the wall and back and I wonder if my decision to stay home is the right choice at times. The cooler temperatures and rainy weather has us inside more which I am sure isn't helping...I look out the window now and think a walk in the fall sunshine is in order this afternoon once the babe wakes up! Here are some little bits of inspiration and my driving force behind my decision to stay home with my little angels...God help me through those days when I wonder "Why?" and let me find a moment like this past weekend to put it all back into perspective. This is another reason I am so fond of the camera, I love to reflect back on times that make me smile and say, it is so worth the many sacrifices that parents go through to rear their children.
2 comments:
First of all, seeing Abby in these shots makes me miss her even more. She looks so grown up here! I love the little outfit you put on her. And Madison looks so adorable! Were these taken at RS Mc House? Simply marvelous!
I'm so glad my little ones can still play with Abby while I work!:)
Amber, on those days when you feel completely defeated, just remember you are not alone! You need to read "The bathtub is full, so why do I feel so drained?!" It's about getting rid of mommy stress and not feeling guilty when you go to bed thinking you were the worst mommy in the world!:) Sigh.
We have all been there and still are there!
Jen
Hey Jen, they were taken there :). It is so beautiful and so close. I will have to look for that book. Being at home with young children is very hard work as you know. I often got comments when I returned after my year with Abby that I was lucky to have the "vacation" away and I could definitely attest to that being so far from the truth...being at work and able to take the breaks, have some adult conversation and go to the bathroom alone was such a treat. Yes, I get the occassional down time on the computer, but it is a modern convenience that has been a saving grace for those moments when I need a break and to feel a little connected to the outside world when I would otherwise feel so alone. I hope everyone is doing well on your end! We miss you :).
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