Prayers Answered...
Happy Wednesday to all! Life in Amanda's world continues to be absolutely amazing ~ not to sound oblivious to all the "issues" surrounding me, but I honestly feel like God has given me a little bubble of happiness for this time. Never in my life have I just constantly felt on cloud nine!
I would like to clarify that the beginning of my relationship with Jonathan was JUST as good, and the beginning of our married life together was as well. But I never had the opportunity to spend six weeks day in and day out with him! Maybe someday when we're retired, which gives me something to look forward to!
Caleb is such a little gorgeous head. A big answer to prayer right now is the fact that Auggie is getting along with him. I was really worried, just because Auggie is such a neurotic little beastie. However, I was desperate for sleep this morning after not having gotten any last night. (I think the little man may be going through a growth spurt, because he is CONSTANTLY eating! It's only a problem because he got me up five times last night between eleven and five. That's a lot of feeding time!) Anyway, Caleb was crying in the cradle, even though I was fairly certain he couldn't be hungry again, as it had only been about thirty-five minutes since his first of six breakfasts. So I finally went and got him and brought him to bed with me. I snuggled him up against my left side and prayed for peace. He fussed a little bit, then quieted down. As soon as he was settled, Nonny curled up at his feet - no surprise there - but then Auggie cuddled up against HIS left side! So the three of us boxed him in, and that little stinker went right to sleep for an hour and a half nap! That's the longest he's slept in two days. Thanks, puppies!
This is the fastest Christmas has ever approached. Usually, time goes to 1/8 speed the month before Christmas. However, between the lack of sleep and the dread of going back to work, we're at normal speed. (If I didn't have Christmas to look forward to, we'd be in fast forward mode, so it kind of balances out!) I'm not actually DREADING going back to work, but I know that it will add an extra layer of difficulty to my life. Honestly, I feel like my desire to stay home is stemming from a wish that life could stay exactly like this forever. But even if I could stay home, I can't just sit and snuggle with this beautiful baby forever. Life has to take on a semblance of normalcy at some point. I trust that God has a plan for me not to fall apart when that normalcy returns...
posted by Amanda @ 1:27 PM
Hey babe! I hope you read this! (or maybe Jonny will pass it on to you for me...) I'm so sorry I missed you last week!!! And he (being a GUY) didn't tell me how desperate the situation was, otherwise I woulda called you when I got home! As it was, he made it seem like no big deal and I went and jumped in the shower and headed to bed, figuring I'd call you later. BOO!! Anyhow, I love you, I miss you, I'll talk to you soon!
P.S. when I said "he" I mean Tom!