This Little Creature

This little creature who lives under my roof, eats my food, drinks my milk, leaves a trail of mess behind as he goes. Who is he?

Once there was this sweet little baby who cooed and snuggled, and occasionally cried when he was hungry or wet. He took naps & melted my heart with his little smile. I'm not sure where he's gone?

This other little creature can be equally sweet, but also talks back & every so often gets on my very last nerve. He has an opinion about everything, doesn't like being told what to do & sometimes he shouts at me if he doesn't get his own way.

I'm thankful my sweet boy is growing into a little man. Such precious moments watching him learn new words & gain understanding. But still some days I long for those quiet, cuddly times where he depended on me for everything, from comfort to a warm bottle of milk.

It's overwhelming at times, trying so hard to do it all right...not always knowing what "right" is.

Thankful for grace & forgiveness, for not having to do it alone. Thankful that God hears the heart of this Mom & loves me & my sweet boy more than either of us can fathom.

Confessions of a Bad Blogger

Okay so I guess you could say I've been on a bit of a hiatus; truth is it's been a very busy summer & although I should be able to spare a few moments each day to state what I'm thankful for- I started to find it all too much. I know kinda lame when you think of the state of the world.

Here's what I'm going to sum it up as, part laziness, part not wanting to think so much, part being tired, part being a bad blogger. Here's what it's not... me any less thankful for this life I enjoy & the countless blessings I've been given daily- many seen, more than I can imagine unseen.

These are the highlights of what I'm so thankful for this summer...
~Camping with my wee little family, even though one trip included a fire ban.
~Health- we've had a round of whooping cough which wasn't especially fun, but does make we realize how fortunate I am to have good health more often than not.
~Trips to the nursing home to visit my Grama, bittersweet but I'm glad she is safe & pleasantly confused. It's fun to watch her interact with my son, I'm thankful for the moments he brings her so much joy & happiness.
~Selfish one, but I'm glad my son did not have to start school this year, I'm just not ready for that & thankful he was a January baby!
~To my last point I am exceedingly thankful he's finally getting the idea of potty training, though still a ways to go for my sweet, stubborn, smart boy.
~Thankful that a sweet little boy named Benjamin was born & has exceeded doctors expectations...thankful that he was created in God's image & his life is precious... God has a purpose & a plan for this wee one!
~I'm thankful for my job, though it's been a busy summer...sometimes I feel guilty that I actually love what I do...working Mom guilt...love my family...like my job an awful lot.
~I have to say I'm thankful summer is coming to a close...I'm sorry summer lovers, but I've had enough hot days, enough air conditioning...it's time for the fall, my favourite time of year...crisp air & beautiful colours.
~Thankful for adventures just around the corner.