Learning to juggle my boys is something I'm working on. Ok, not literally throwing them up in the air hoping to catch and throw the other one in the process. But attempting to meet their needs consistently is definitely my most present challenge.
Today was a very busy day for me. Sean left for his trip to Florida this morning which was sad for us all. But, after he drove away the train of Wednesday started right off. I won't go into the specific details but we had many "wardrobe" changes, a few required moments of carpet cleaning, a lot of dishes, and sometimes tears.
It was a challenge today mostly because Sean was gone. I didn't get my relief pitcher in the 7th inning because my arm was shot. I was a "lone reed". (Quote from "You've Got Mail" - Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks) I felt like the few times I got to sit down were so infrequent and short-lived that the couch was almost like a hot potato for me. Up, down, Up, down.
Thank goodness that the boys both took some good naps this afternoon or else I'm not sure how I would of made it through the night. I havent' taken naps myself in months. But Monday I took a short one, yesterday I did, and today I also did. I don't know what it is about naps for me but I feel so guilty taking one? I feel like, I'm a grown woman. What the heck am I doing taking a nap? Who do I think I am? Queen Sheba? But, nevertheless, I took them and I enjoyed it. Granted it is always hard peeling myself out of my comfy position to get back up and restart my evening but thankfully, its just the energy booster I needed. Especially after today.
I think it so vital to say how much I look up to those single parents out there. Whether they presently are or were in their past parenting alone I just want to say, "Well done." It is so hard to pull the weight of the household, the kids, and the finances alone. I could not imagine such a difficult road. And I pray, I never will. For those taking that difficult but valuable journey I just want you to know that I really respect you and thank God for your faithful and unconditional love for your children. What a great portrait of God's unfailing love and sacrifice for us. You are the "ulimate" jugglers. I thought a lot of that today as I ran around the house doing everything alone. How thankful, truly thankful I am that I have such a great partner to live this life with and share the duties of raising our boys. Neither of us are perfect parents and sometimes we bump heads on certain aspects of what "we" think is right to do with the boys. But, overall, perfect or not, I love sharing this life with my husband. I wouldn't have it any other way.
He is in Florida attending an awards ceremony for his Wing. And I couldnt' be more proud of him. He has already been recognized for one award but is a nominee for an annual award. So I am praying very hard that he is the recipient. I know he deserves it.
As I close this blog for today. I just want to say, that being a Mom is such a very beautiful thing. Its the hardest job I always dreamed of and wanted so badly! As I look into the eyes of my baby boys I just count my many blessings seeing how wonderfully happy I am knowing how honored I feel to be their Mom. Thank you Lord for my family. Help me continue to learn to serve them and love them the best I possibly can. Thanks for the juggling lessons. :) Hopefully, someday I can call myself a true Juggler. :)
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