Part of why I blog is to post pictures of our nugget to share with family and friends. Part of it is to print books each year for our family albums. And part of this blog is my journal. I love looking back at posts and reading what I was thinking and stay encouraged when there are tough days.
I have wonderful family members and friends that read this blog (usually at least 20 people a day read!) and many have young kids. I am fortunate to be part of a MOPS (moms of pre-schoolers) group. We are split into groups and have 'mentor moms'. Most of the moms have 3+kiddos. Its a fun group and full of support and encouragement.
Yesterday our meeting was focused on 'Be you bravely'. It hit home with me and most of my table (the baby table). We had some amazing speakers, women who overcame a lot in life...cancer, adoption, racism. The main focus was finding support within the 'mom community'. It made me think about the support I have and my support to others. Mom's don't always have it easy and it's ok to not know and do it all!
I have always been a head-strong, independent, *stubborn* person. I, of course, knew it all ;) Confidence was never an issue for me before Colin. Suddenly after having a baby, confidence in myself and my decisions for him collapsed. Worst feeling ever...that lasted so many months. I'm still a work in progress, but over the past few months I've come a long way and have been reading a lot on parenting and confidence. This MOPS meeting was a wonderful reminder to be 'you bravely' 100% of the time and be confident in that. In Colin's short 11 months, Derek and I have regretted making decisions based on what we've read or heard when we don't 100% believe in it. At the end of the day, we are more successful when we go with our instinct.
It's so difficult not to worry about every decision you make when you're a parent, and we are very new to this world still! It's in the bible not to fear or worry, God knows each of our days. I remind myself that I am who I am, and that's enough. I hate seeing moms tearing each other down and being judgmental. This has happened in my close friend circle and happens everywhere. We're on the same team!! I know I've been critical of my friends and siblings and picked on them about things they do with their kids. Why can't we all just encourage each other and just love on these sweet kiddos. MOPS's whole goal is to build each other up. So glad I'm a part of a great group.
I just think it's a good time in life to write this and look back to remember to be an encouragement to others. We have 2 kiddos moving in next month! I can't believe it's really happening and I'm so thrilled! I get my best friend back :) No more Skype, haha!
From now on, I'm proudly owning my decisions. 1st one being a stay at home mom. Yes, I terribly miss working. Having a career is part of my life dream. However, Colin rules right now, and I am going to fully embrace it. I will have plenty of years to work when he goes to school. I'll never get this sweet time back :)
Lunch date with Amber and Maddie! Adorable kids 5 weeks apart.
Slumber party tonight! Colin decided to eat most of my hibachi salmon and veggies...yum!
It's so difficult not to worry about every decision you make when you're a parent, and we are very new to this world still! It's in the bible not to fear or worry, God knows each of our days. I remind myself that I am who I am, and that's enough. I hate seeing moms tearing each other down and being judgmental. This has happened in my close friend circle and happens everywhere. We're on the same team!! I know I've been critical of my friends and siblings and picked on them about things they do with their kids. Why can't we all just encourage each other and just love on these sweet kiddos. MOPS's whole goal is to build each other up. So glad I'm a part of a great group.
I just think it's a good time in life to write this and look back to remember to be an encouragement to others. We have 2 kiddos moving in next month! I can't believe it's really happening and I'm so thrilled! I get my best friend back :) No more Skype, haha!
From now on, I'm proudly owning my decisions. 1st one being a stay at home mom. Yes, I terribly miss working. Having a career is part of my life dream. However, Colin rules right now, and I am going to fully embrace it. I will have plenty of years to work when he goes to school. I'll never get this sweet time back :)
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