My Current Calling in Life

In a very round about way, I was reaffirmed of my current calling in life as a stay at home mom.  It was very refreshing to get this affirmation., as the past month has been very difficult in this house!

Reagan awoke around 4:45am Tuesday morning with a very high temperature.  No one likes to have a sick child and things never go as planned when you unexpectedly wake up to a warm child with slightly difficult breathing.  However, that's what happened yesterday.  You would think I received my affirmation because I was able to stay home and comfort Reagan while he was ill.  But, no, that's not when I found myself thinking about my calling.  Rather, it was begrudgingly accepting the fact that Reagan and I would need to stay home from Parents Night and Fairmont Fair that was occurring at AWANA this particular Tuesday night.  Ryan and I decided Kyleigh should still get to attend the Fair, despite being to young to be in the AWANA program.  This was for all kids and their families.  Ryan got home from work just in time to change and take Kyleigh to church for the festivities.

That's when it hit me.  I was very disappointed that Reagan and I would have to stay home and miss all the excitement of Parents Night and Fairmont Fair.  After all, Fairmont Fair is a lot of fun for the kids.  As I reflected on my disappointment on missing out and not observing Kyleigh's excitement at the Fair, I realized I wouldn't want my life to be any other way.  I love being able to experience life with the kids.  I love watching their every reaction to new things and discovering what this thing called life is all about.  I love the squeals of telling them we're going to the park.  I love the jumping around when I tell them we're making cookies in the afternoon.  I love it all and I get to be a part of their life.  Every day.  This is what I'm called to do in my life right now and for that, I am incredibly thankful.

It was a sweet reminder from the Lord.  Over the past month, I have often questioned if I should go back to work because I didn't like my life and the difficulty of raising two toddlers and a baby.  However, the Lord took a high fever to remind me I am exactly where He wants me to be. 

Reagan and Kyleigh - September 2014

Some notes:

Reagan:

• Took a big interest in Rylan this month (playing with her, comforting her when she cried, tried picking her up, etc) and really loved on her
• Talks to Rylan and says, "You think you're so funny" several times a day
• Cries when I leave him at school, but the teacher insists he stops within a minute after I leave
• Every time I pick him up from school, he tells me first about snack time and then I ask about his friends and he only tells me about the girls he plays with (Jasmina and Alexis)
• Starting to act like a baby at times (refuses to use words and just grunts or squeals to try to communicate)
• Started Cubbies and really enjoys it
• Still loves to read; memorizes books so he can "read" to himself
• Favorite movies are Thomas movies

Kyleigh:

• Obsessed with her toothbrush (or any toothbrush for that matter!) and brushing her teeth
• Likes to take empty hangers from her closet and hang them on the dresser knobs
• Fell out of her bed after sleeping successfully in it for 2 weeks
• Still being very disobedient and naughty (although, I've seen mild improvement)
• Takes her socks and shoes off as soon as she can (even on our way to places)
• Can recite most of The Lord's Prayer at bedtime
• Saying "sorry, mom" more often (last week of Sept)
• Sometimes climbs into Reagan's bed at night and will sleep there for a time
• Tries to be very helpful and brings things to you, even if unwanted (water, phone, etc)
• Gets annoyed with Rylan if Rylan gets in her space (like on the step stool)
• But also tries to comfort Rylan with toys if she's upset
• Took a nasty fall off the playground (6'+) and landed flat on her back
• Loves to cuddle up on your lap and read book (or watch movies)
• Still loves to read and has begun memorizing books
• Loves Thomas movies
• Does NOT like to have a dirty diaper and removes it promptly, even if I am unable to change her at the moment.  It often happens while she's playing in the basement and I'm upstairs feeding Rylan or doing stuff upstairs.  She'll come upstairs diaperless and often poop has gotten on the carpet...grrrr!