The Good, The Bad, and The Funny...

Observations from the week of March 10th

The Good...

It's interesting the perspective that parenthood adds to our own comprehension of how much God loves us and is patient with us. The following verse is one I learned a long time ago, but I'm enjoying understanding it more as I watch our three year embrace the truths she's learning in our new church home.

Matthew 18:4 (King James Version) Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

I'm always a little amazed when I hear Daughter #1 joyfully exclaim, "I want to go to the Golden Palace and Streets of Gold where God and Jesus live." It's incredible to watch her wholeheartedly embrace going to heaven. She's not bogged down by "the cares of this world" like I so often am.

Last week I was talking to a friend about the faith of little children and I liked an observation she made. God hears all of our prayers, but answers those of little children in a quick manner as He knows that little children need to meet Him and trust Him. God also knows when we as adults need to learn patience.

The Bad...

Let's just say it's been a hard week, Dad's in the hospital, sleep deprivation, etc. On Tuesday, I really felt like the tiny thread that my sanity ever so carefully dangles from was worn and about to give. Then I had the pleasure of looking at this precious face, completely oblivious to all that was going on around her. She truly is our little bundle of joy.

The Funny...

About two weeks ago Daughter #1 almost had the potty thing down completely, only to "regress" here recently. On Wednesday she pretty much refused to use the potty except for one time. Upon sitting on the little potty, she proceeded to create Lake Urine (1 foot x 1 foot) on the bathroom floor. Lesson of the Day ~ Specifically tell your little ones to pee with their knees together. Just another one of those little things I'm sure her grandparents conveniently forgot to mention. :)

This Week's Mantra: Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most.