Saturday the older three kids were all sitting at the table making me Mother's Day cards. Although the element of surprise was missing, the thought warmed my heart. Gabby finished her card 1st and showed me. It was covered in hearts, next was Makensie and her card had butterflies. Lastly Brian brought me his and it was filled with all sorts of wild and colorful scribbles. I said, "oh, wow, this is a really colorful...picture, thank you." He then proclaimed, "It's a tornado, just for you." Nothing says love like a tornado. Much like their personalities, each picture was so different. Gabby is so loving, Makenise is a little flighty and Brian is definitely like the like tornado in our home.
I am so sad to miss out on this opportunity to get to celebrate LeAnne and the gift of this baby boy. I was asked to share a devotional and while honored, I also know my wisdom and experience pales in comparison to many ladies that are in LeAnne's life. Especially the example of her mom Judy. I am so thankful for their close relationship and friendship and the instruction that her parents and Josh's parents give to them to seek after the Lord. The is no greater accomplishment. My own parenting has been a constant learning process and with each new child I realize how little I only thought I knew. I pray for less of me and my weaknesses so that HE can fill and lead our family. Devotional: Live Fully in the moment. While it is easy to love a sleeping, snuggling, cooing baby. Kisses on warm fuzzy heads & velvet skin. Chubby little fingers, toes and thighs. That breathtaking love so deep that our hearts hurt as they sigh and find utter fulfillment resting on our chests. ...
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Your comment about the tornado made me LOL! As a SAHM of 4 too, that was priceless.
Katelyn my 4yo loves butterflies too.
Have a great Monday!