Wednesday

As is to be expected, my little one was a champ at the doctor on Monday. She had the second part of her Hep B shot and this time I think she cried for 3 seconds. The doctor told us that we'll be able to start slowly weaning her off of some of her night time feedings. Praise God! This means perhaps, just perhaps, we'll get some more sleep at night.


Yesterday we took her to the city for her second time ever. Her and her Auntie Cathy have been enjoying one another. I think Maddy has adopted her as a second Mom. Cathy is naturally wonderful with babies. I would gladly have it.

We were reflecting this morning just how long it takes to leave the house now that the little one is here. There are constantly things we forget, have to run back for, or do not pack enough of. Cathy said, "It's crazy how someone so small has so much stuff!". It's true.

Next Monday is the big day. I'll be back to work and missing my little rose. The good news I'll be home long before I'm too exhausted to enjoy my precious one.

I'm seeing first hand what parenting is. I'm finding its about selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional love. No matter how exhausted we are, we still come second. She comes first. Of course, we still place God at the forefront and ultimate center of our lives and marriage. To be specific, her physical needs go before ours.

To God, I believe we are as helpless as babies. Not to excuse our sin, but by His grace He unconditionally loves us in spite our daily disobedience. Proverbs 13:24 says, "Whoever spares the rod hates his son, but He who loves him is diligent to discipline him." Like any good parent, God doesn't spare us discipline when we offend Him.

Be blessed this "hump" day.