These days are melting into an indistinguishable blur. Two-week-old Valor naturally believes he's still in utero. Therefore, he has a proclivity for staying awake all night long and has taken us along for the ride. I'm nursing him around the clock so when I'm not taking intermittent one to two hour naps, I'm stumbling about like a zombie, unable to differentiate between night and day. However, such is to be expected which make the newborn days seem easier, but simultaneously harder because we also have a toddler vying for our energy. Thankfully, Alex reminds me this is but a fleeting season. Perhaps this is a consequence of my sleep-deprivation, but I'm finding that these days emit an ephemeral, iridescent sheen. The photos above were taken of simple, ordinary moments at home last week. Though far from glamorous, they are reminiscent of so much of God's kindness to us in one another. Our days are essentially replete with His abounding goodness. This is the beginning of a new season of life, and as we establish a new rhythm, I'm praying God grants me the grace to cherish it. After all, everyone says it only gets better from here.
Helen, these pictures are glorious! They are the best kind, life at home, filled with the sweet spirit of God. I have gotten away from taking these kinds of pictures. I need to be more mindful of getting pictures of our natural setting as you have here. I love the feeling of your home, the simplicity of it. You're such a wonderful woman.
ReplyDeleteI know these are hard times. Like you said, it's wonderful but at the same time, it's so hard being sleep deprived. It is just a small season though, I can attest to that. Hang in there and good luck with the babes. Thinking of you,
Shauna xo
thank you so much for your sweetness, shauna! i so appreciate these words of wisdom from you. you are amazing - 7 kids and always joyful!!! i hope to exude joy like you!
DeleteAaahh yes. The newborn days. So wonderful in all it's exhaustion. You have beautiful children, Helen, and I love your love for them. And I can attest, as Zeke is three months old already, that it really goes by in a flash! Keep your eyes on Him <3
ReplyDeletethank you for your words of encouragement, andrea!!! so blessed by your words of wisdom from the Lord in this season. i adore watching your family grow!
Deleteeeeek! seeing these photos of how little valor is is making me even more excited! i'm so incredibly happy for you and can't wait to see this new journey with two little ones in toe!
ReplyDeleteSo so cute!!
ReplyDeleteI so remember that fog and a whole new day to day with two little ones. I'll be joining you back in the sleep deprived fog in a few months. It does get better and easier but those early weeks are so challenging. I'm reminding myself still to forget the clutter and focus on the littles and sleep whenever I can. You can do it!
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