Send your children to bed with a kiss

Judah 8 days old
O parents, so weary, discouraged,
Worn out with the cares of the day,
You often grow cross & impatient,
Complain of the noise and the play;
For the day brings so many vexations,
For many things go amiss;
But parents, whatever may vex you,
Send the children to bed with a kiss!
The dear little feet wander often,
Perhaps from the pathway of right,
The dear little hands find new mischief
To try you from morning till night;
But think of the desolate parents
Who'd give all the World for your bliss
And, as thanks for your infinite blessings,
Send the children to bed with a kiss!
For some day their noise will not vex you,
The silence will hurt you far more;
You will long for their sweet, childish voices
For a sweet, childish face at the door;
And to press a child's face to your bosom,
You'd give all the world for just this!
For the comfort 'twill bring you in sorrow,
Send the children to bed with a kiss!

This poem really touched me; made me cry really as often I'm just so frustrated, upset, tired, weary and bothered by what's around me, the situation ect., that I neglect Judah's emotional needs. I feel discouraged and drained myself how am I supposed to pour into Judah? How am I supposed to nurture him and his emotional needs? Answer is: I just have to! I can't let the "every day battles" come between me and my son! He has done no wrong to me and it's not because of him that I'm frustrated or upset yet there are days when I just can't wait for someone to take him or can't wait till his nap time or better yet, bed time! I grow impatient with him, not wanting to play with him or spend time with him because I'm so discouraged myself. Some day I'm going to wish that I had more time with him.... I feel like such a bad parent. Anyway, I've decided that I'm not going to let my frustrations take a toll on my son! I don't want him to have to feel and or experience the repercussion of any of 'em! Anyway, dont' care if I made sense or not...make perfect sense to me and I'm pointed in the right direction and Lord help me not to stray from this path again!

Update and nonsense...

To all those wondering: Yes, we are alive! I wouldn't say thriving as I've been so wiped out these past days, weeks actually. I long for the days when I could go "non-stop"....(sigh) Some day, some day.... my strength will return. (Hopefully) Well, like I said before, I'm up for the challenge of motherhood! Bring it on I say! I tend to worry at times and lord, how I analyze, but now I try to look at everything that may seem "difficult" as a challenge and that really helps me. Well, I have around 3 1/2 months until this blueberry muffin pops out of the oven so I HAVE to be up for the challenge...heeeeee :D For all those who say that they wish they could be with me during this time..... Riiiiiiiight! You should take you not being here as a definite sign that there is a God and the he loves you! I have a hard time living with myself at this point. I don't know how Sam does it....Cheers babe! Still don't know the sex of the babe within but I'll be sure to let you know as soon as I find out. He/she may be a Sag or Cap... I'll be happy with either...My dad was a Sag so I guess I'm leaning more towards that! Hmmmm....what else, what else???

• Got a car


• Brother Martyn will be visiting


• Sam likes white girls with dark hair


• May visit my relatives on the East coast


• Judah pooped on my toe the other day....


• been doing a lot of swimming


• it's been far too hot for this snow lover


• waiting for Sam to Marry me......

Sam says we should get married a day after his birthday.

Reason: so he won't forget the anniversary.

Ha! My sweet red headed leo!
Hey! I just had a grand idea but.....I forgot! :P

Shush...I know I have issues...just don't have anything profound to say so I'm saying everything in hopes that I'll say something of interest....(snicker) Love and prayers to all!

To my absolute favorite person in the world....

Happy Birthday Sam!!!!

I love you more than words can say and I'm so happy that I'm able to share my life with you!

Thanks for putting up with me....

Love always,

Stephanie and Judah.

P.S

I stole this picture from Aimie's blog...hope you don't mind...:D

PTL!

Well, I was all excited yesterday because I was scheduled for my first Ultra-sound............................
So, we get there and there was a mistake and now I have to wait until my Medical comes through and Lord only knows when that'll be. PTL!

Someone told me last night while ballooning that it would be a boy...I'll be happy with either!!! Sam wants a girl though....I guess we'll see....

4 days until Sam's big 22!