My son's first birthday was on Sunday. What a wonderful celebration we had, with family and friends joining us. Landry's first experience with cake was a sight to behold! Green frosting and vanilla cake was everywhere!!! This boy is such a joy - he has a delightful spirit about him. He sqeals with happiness at the simplest of things - a goofy face, being outside, riding in the red wagon.
I am so honored to be a mom. So many times we allow ourselves to get beaten down with this most awesome responsibility - parenthood - and lose sight of the gift that it is. God has given us His children to raise - they are not ours. What a privilege this is, what a blessing. That God would trust US with this job - the most important job we will ever hold - blows my mind. He equips me daily - I need to remember that on those difficult days when my three year old is throwing a fit because he wants Spiderman fruit snacks for breakfast or when my one year old cries because I take away some newfound discovery, like nail polish for instance.
Thank you, Father, for allowing me to be a mother to these two boys: Lane and Landry. They light up my life in a way I never dreamed possible. Thank you for my husband - watching him be a daddy brings me such great joy. I love you for bringing these three to me. I did not deserve these gifts and yet you gave them to me anyway. Abba, I thank you.
