This past week has been one helluva roller coaster. Emotionally and physically. Our life has always been the best form of chaos. We function in a world of extra all the time. It always seems that we are never really caught up and never far behind. I love this life. I have found that I feel most content when I have a full schedule and lots to do. I sleep better. I friend better. I wife better. I mother better. I have better sleep and I function best at full throttle.
However, every once in awhile the world throws you for a loop. Personally or professionally something gets off kilter and the plates go flying. And you are forced to stop and reevaluate everything in your life. You adjust the sails and continue because, really, what other choice do you have?
The past two weeks have been challenging and lots of plates have gone spinning but we have been super blessed and grateful to find uplifting rays of plate holders and catchers in our various communities. The girls love their schools. We have a wonderful home. We have vehicles to get us to and fro. We have food to eat. Spiritually full cups. Life is freaking amazing. Both the VIT and I are full force into the respective fall terms and work term starts next week. We will do this. It will be great and it will be awful and maybe some plates will fall but we will be grateful cause we always have more to spare.
Be grateful in ALL things. I'm putting that on repeat for the remainder of this year.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Friday, August 17, 2018
And then there were two...
Today the VIT and I, along with our two oldest girls, marched to their school and got them settled in their new classrooms and met their teachers. We left school supplies, saw friends from last year, and watched our once shy baby girl take her little sister's hand and show her the beginnings of the rest of her life. It was amazing to see our sweet Brynn's transformation over the last year. She is funny, and sassy, and loving. She tries so hard and never gives up. She is amazing.
As Elliot walked into her school and classroom for the first time she was excited and although visibly nervous she held her head high and followed the instructions and got herself settled. It was amazing to watch. She instantly became the confident child I have always wondered if she would be. She asked if she could go to the bathroom alone with Brynn so she made sure she knew where it was.
As I let go of her sweet hand I realized that this is yet another stage of letting go of the little ones. I've said many times that most of motherhood is learning to let go. Elliot has never been a super adventurous child. She prefers the safety and certainty of familiar routines (she gets it from her mama). She loves and feels deeply. She is always honest with her feelings and has never been afraid to be afraid or sad. I've always worried about her the most. But also, she is the one who I know glues the sisters together. Her deep and abiding love is so immense for her sisters. If anyone loves those girls more than Bryan and I, it's Elliot. She's so much like Bryan, salt of the earth. Gives and gives, and gives some more. She's everything I'd ever want to be.
As we navigate this new stage, I wish Elliot love, kindness, strength, and gentleness. May she experience all the richness this next year will hold. May she learn and grow. May she find her voice. For Brynn, continued tenacious learning. Continued friendships. Continued love and kindness. Girls, when we read through these again, know that although mama was really excited while you were at school, I am teary as I think of you as newly earth side and today. Now, go out there and do your best. We love you TTMB <3
As Elliot walked into her school and classroom for the first time she was excited and although visibly nervous she held her head high and followed the instructions and got herself settled. It was amazing to watch. She instantly became the confident child I have always wondered if she would be. She asked if she could go to the bathroom alone with Brynn so she made sure she knew where it was.
As I let go of her sweet hand I realized that this is yet another stage of letting go of the little ones. I've said many times that most of motherhood is learning to let go. Elliot has never been a super adventurous child. She prefers the safety and certainty of familiar routines (she gets it from her mama). She loves and feels deeply. She is always honest with her feelings and has never been afraid to be afraid or sad. I've always worried about her the most. But also, she is the one who I know glues the sisters together. Her deep and abiding love is so immense for her sisters. If anyone loves those girls more than Bryan and I, it's Elliot. She's so much like Bryan, salt of the earth. Gives and gives, and gives some more. She's everything I'd ever want to be.
As we navigate this new stage, I wish Elliot love, kindness, strength, and gentleness. May she experience all the richness this next year will hold. May she learn and grow. May she find her voice. For Brynn, continued tenacious learning. Continued friendships. Continued love and kindness. Girls, when we read through these again, know that although mama was really excited while you were at school, I am teary as I think of you as newly earth side and today. Now, go out there and do your best. We love you TTMB <3
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