are you who you want to be?

Do you ever have one of those days where you just lose it? You wish you could collect your words and rewind those moments. I should know that a 2 yr old isn't capable of certain things, but today was just one of those days where I was irritated (because of a rash I've had on my foot for 8 days) and was in a hurry, so I was short and irritated with Silas. Then, I had to apologize to him when we got in the car. I felt so bad because all I could hear was my tone on "replay" and it sounded horrible. I've been meditating on 33 Miles' song that says, "This is your life, are you who you want to be?" I knew in those moments, that was NOT who I wanted to be. I want my voice to be gentle, my words to give life. It was a wake up call for me and I hope I can remember this day so that I remember who I DON'T want to be. May God's Holy Spirit continue to invade my heart so my actions reflect Him.

gifts from God

We feel so blessed to have two precious gifts from God: our children. I can't believe that he loves me THIS much! These are amazing gifts! Last Sunday we had the privilege of dedicating Sophia back to the Lord, honoring and thanking Him and committing to raising Her to know and love Him. It was a moving ceremony.

strength

With two kids, the house sure is a lot busier! Someone always needs something and usually one is crying...and then, when you get SICK on top of it, you do think that tomorrow will never come. It's during these times that I must rely on the Lord's strength to get us through! I love being a mom, but I couldn't be one without Him!

sophia is here!

We welcomed Sophia Rose Stockton into our hearts and lives December 31, 2008 at 2:03 am, weighing 7 lb 8 oz and 20.5 in long. She's our dark-haired beauty with dainty fingers and long eyelashes! We are just so blessed!

Labor was quick - about 7 hrs total. We went in to the hospital Tuesday night after a check-up at my doctor. We had a great labor and delivery nurse who helped out tremendously! I only had to push 10 minutes, about 6 pushes! Sophia was a bit jaundice, so we had to stay an extra day, but she is doing well!

Sophia had her days and nights mixed up for a bit, but she is doing a little better each day. It's hard to believe she is 2 wks old already! Life is sure busy being a mom of TWO!