Another week has come & gone...how the time flies! Abba is teaching me to treasure each day & to realize the magnitude of the small things. When I try to summon up the great events of the week it seems as though we have accomplished little, but when I truly examine our time, I know that the small precious moments are truly great in their impact...especially in the Darlings lives. So here's our week in a nutshell
Goldilocks:
My big girl wanted to be a fairy for trick-or-treating so this week was a dash of creating the perfect set of wings & a tutu to go with it. Goldilocks loves crafting as much as I do so she was in on the action & had to deal with Mama's OCD when it came to making her wings symmetrical. On Tuesday evening the Darlings Mamaw blissfully took on the task of taking our big girls Trick-or-Treating...a task that The Lone Ranger & I do not enjoy. (Thank you, Mamaw!) The girls had a wonderful time & came home with bucketfuls of goodies. On Wednesday we made a trip to my hometown & got to Trick-or-Treat with my family. We visited the girls Nana (my mama) at work. She's a marketing director for a couple of local nursing homes, & so we had the chance to make the day of her patients. I was so blessed to see Goldilocks make a conscious effort to bring smiles to the faces of "someone else's" Grandmas & Grandpas. She brought tears to my eyes as she smiled & waved. The Lord has blessed my big girl with a tender heart. Thursday we made our weekly grocery/errand run to town, & as usual Goldilocks decided to quiz me with some tough questions. This week she wanted to know why she can't see Jesus. Needless to say that 20 minute drive made this mama sweat! The Lone Ranger & I try very hard to answer our precocious 3 year old's questions with honesty & in a way that helps her truly grasp the tough concepts, but it definitely is a motivator to seek our Abba's wisdom!
Sweet & Sassy:
This precious girl of mine is such a mix of well, sweet & sassy! She is ever trying my patience & then in the next moment so sweet she makes my heart hurt. She has suddenly embraced her big sister role & is a fierce protector of Little Belles & Whistles. This week she has informed me that she "take care" of her sister "by myself". Many think we're crazy for having our Darlings so close together, but I have to say I'd do it all over again! These little lovelies are inseparable! Sweet & Sassy is wholeheartedly devoted to being just like "Sissy". Goldilocks can't move without Sweet & Sassy right on her heels. This week found us in the kitchen baking, a favorite past time of the big girls. Sweet & Sassy has become eager to "help" rather than observe, & needless to say we make a fair mess when we get to cooking. It seems as though overnight my second born's imagination has come to life. The beginnings of sweet imaginings & day dreams are occurring. I love to hear her precious voice as she chatters to herself. During our bedtime prayers, Sweet & Sassy has now lengthened her nightly prayer from "Thank you, Jesus" to "Thank you, Jesus. I love you, Amen". The Lone Ranger & I found ourselves with tears in our eyes the other evening as she said those sweet words. I am eager to see this bold & feisty little one's faith grow. She will be fierce in her love for the Lord!
Little Belles & Whistles:
My littlest darling just isn't content to be little for long! She's far to eager to grow up for this mama! Little Belles & Whistles is attempting to learn the art of sitting up, & is even attempting to start the ungraceful first motions of crawling. She is determined to be up & running after those sisters of hers. One evening this week the Lone Ranger & I couldn't get her to sleep so finally we just laid her in her cradle...to our astonishment she smiled at us, turned her head, & fell asleep before we even left the room. I cried. Every milestone is bittersweet for me. I rejoice in their accomplishments & sorrow over their growing up. I need not fret however as a few hours later our blissful slumber was bombarded by the screams of a baby with a tummyache. Little Belles & Whistles has had a rough week in terms of sleep, & I haven't quite deduced the reason yet. Suffice to say next time she wants to go to sleep on her own, I might not cry! :o) Another development was our discovery that Little Belles & Whistles is allergic to yogurt. Sweet & Sassy is lactose intolerant, & it appears as though her little sister might be also. Time will tell, I suppose. As all of my Darlings do, my tiny girl made the transition from Mama's girl to Daddy's girl. It seems as though that happens over night. I'd been holding out hope that at least one of my daughters would pick me to be their favorite, but alas it was not meant to be :o) Until they get sick that it....& of course then only Mama will do!
The Lone Ranger:
I love this man of mine. Each day I find myself more & more in love with this precious gift Abba has given me. Last weekend he spent in anxious preparation preparing to give the message at a local church. I have to say that there is nothing more attractive to me than hearing my husband preach. I had to teach Sunday school at our own church this week so did not get to hear him...this was the first time I wasn't there! The chaos of harvest time is beginning to wear off a bit so this week was slightly more laid back for him. Last night we began a new season of the youth ministry that we are involved in. The Lone Ranger gives a short message to the kids each week. It's such a blessing to watch him step our in service to the Lord & to be his help meet as he does so. We are eager to see what Abba has in store for this new season of ministry!
Mama:
Last week I taught Sunday school to the kiddos at church & was reminded about why the Lord had me go to school for education. I love teaching! Watching the faith of a child grow is inspirational & motivating to me. The early part of the week was spent crafting fairy wings (not as easy as I had anticipated) & tutus. I made a Christmas outfit for a friend's little girl & then got to put the proceeds from that towards getting a couple of Christmas gifts. That was a big deal as it has me very nearly completed with my holiday shopping. On Wednesday I had the awesome opportunity to meet with my Proverbs 31 Woman Study & was blessed beyond measure! There is nothing like the fellowship of godly women to encourage you! Yesterday the Darlings & I made our weekly trip to town, which is always an adventure with 3 little ones. Little Belles & Whistles had an epic diaper blowout that left both she & I covered in...well let's not go there. Last night I joined the Lone Ranger at dodge ball night. My role there is to form relationships with the young women who come & to help serve snacks. We had 52 kiddos last night & went through 5 gallons of kool-aide, 2 bags of nacho chips, & 11 boxes of Little Debbies! I left there knowing that God gave me 3 girls because I could never feed 3 teenage boys! Today I am going to attempt a Fall photo shoot with the Darlings. Belles & Whistles needs 6 month pictures, & our woods that we live in is just prime to capture some precious memories! Fingers crossed & with Halloween candy as bribery, I will hopefully get at least 1 good picture of each little lady! The Lone Ranger has deemed tomorrow evening as Family Fun Night, so the Darlings & I are eagerly awaiting an evening out with our Prince Charming :o)
I pray that your week has been as blessing-filled as ours & that the week to come will be overflowing with precious moments & memories :o)
Be Blessed!
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