The ups and downs

It seems like everyday is full of its ups and downs now that I have kids.  Sometimes I yearn for the days that were more constant and more predictable.  They seem like a distant land now where everyone floats on clouds and has perpetual smiles.  But God reminded me today that I was looking back through rose colored glasses and looking at today through the tired eyes of a mama that needs some refreshment.  Queue and enter the 2 day women's conference in a couple of weeks :)

And while I think of my day, its ups and its downs, this is happening:  "Day after day they continue to speak [the skies]; night after night they make him known.  They speak without a sound or word; their voice is never heard, yet their message has gone through the earth, and their words to all the world.  God has made a home in the heavens for the sun.  It bursts forth like a radiant bridegroom after his wedding.  It rejoices like a great athlete eager to run the race.  The sun rises at one end of the heavens and follows its course to the other end."  Psalm 19:1-6  This happen everyday and everyday we should be in awe, letting it permeate everything else.

I catch glimpses of this glory permeating our lives, especially on our journey as parents.  In the mornings, I sometimes cannot wait for the two precious morning hugs from my babies, sleep marks still on their faces, their bed head in full bloom, and their sweet baby morning breath (I wonder when this changes).  We are overjoyed by the simplest things now.  The glee on the boys' face when they find a new insect or other backyard friend.  When Eli brings me a beautiful flower (i.e. weed) from our yard or Ethan acts like a daring superhero and truly believes it.  Sharing a laugh with my husband at the end of a busy day.  Sitting at a coffee shop by myself to just read and write...

This morning's yummy treat at Roots!