It was kind of a long Sunday. I had children who weren't feeling well and running fevers, so we stayed home from church. (that's always disappointing.) And just the nature of having four children means that we are never just lounging around, relaxing and resting. No, we are always in training.
Owen (6) was being trained today that even when you don't feel well, sin is still not permitted. (And I agree that it's hard to make good choices when you feel lousy and grouchy!) He can choose to be strong and avoid strife.
Rhyle (4) was being trained that his actions are either for good or evil, and that it is foolish to destroy what he has- or what belongs to others (Proverbs 21:20). (Thanks to Ginger Plowman's "Wise Words for Moms" for helping me through these!)
Livia (2) was being trained to say BANANA instead of GaMana. (this was fun training!) and she was also cracking me up by telling me that she had "a bone in my trotter." (John Burningham's book "Mr Gumpy's Motor Car"- by the way, what does this mean?!)
Tate (3 months) was being trained to nap in his bed. It didn't go very well today, but I have confidence that this is going to work out REALLY well in the long term. =)
I was being trained in all these things, and trained especially in reliance upon my Lord, who holds all things together by His will, who does not give me (or my children) more than we can handle, but enables us through His Spirit to be overcomers. And so, goodnight.
3 comments:
I can relate Calli. Have you considered putting Tate on his tummy for naps? Jackson would not nap until we did this and now he is doing great. Just an idea. I know some people aren't comfortable with this but it has helped us a lot.
Sounds like a marathon to me! I'm amazed at the great perspective you maintain in the unrelenting training regimen.
Tate is usually on his tummy or side, but he has been scrunching himself up and flipping over a lot lately. I can't tell if it's just because he CAN, because he is mad at having to take a nap, because he has gas, or just. . . well, How can I know?! And I was content to let him nap in the bjorn, but really, life feels so EASY when he takes a good long nap in his bed. ..
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