Some days it feels as if I joined the motherhood train a bit later than others. Some days I seem to forget that working in education leaves me seeing the world from “semester” time frames and the outcome being a passing grade or receiving a diploma. Recently, I’ve wanted to get some sort of credit, a grade or even extra credit for being a new mom. I’m coming up on Sam turning 6 months and I have never done so much work in such a short period of time. And I thought a graduate course every 9 weeks was tough. Try teaching Sam to sleep through the night, or balancing nursing while returning to work. I’m really proud of myself but for those of us in education, we are used to getting a grade or some sort of certificate recognizing us for the effort and great work we have done. For motherhood, the “A or B+” will come in ways I have yet to realize. For now, I am going to say the laughs Sam gives me while I am changing him is a sure sign I’m doing a pretty good job as his mom.
July 2010
Sat 31 Jul 2010
Thu 15 Jul 2010
I am joyful even as I feel the need for something more in my life. Whether I desire financial abundance, a healthy body or a closer walk with God, I know with complete faith and trust that it is now coming into being. I’m willing to experience the joyful stage of waiting in the creative process. My life is always expanding, so I choose to be joyful while anticipating my highest good!
I put my mind on God and appreciate the continuous creative process of asking and receiving. I am deeply grateful as I receive the blessings of answered prayer. Every day is a miracle, filled with opportunities to give and to receive. In joyful awareness of God, I am open and receptive to my greatest good.
Thu 15 Jul 2010
Reading: “Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner (Almost done, really enjoying it)
Watching: Sam playing with his toes.
Thankful for: The chance to live in Larkspur and the great weather we are having.
Looking forward to: Our friends Grant and Virgina’s weekend wedding in Seattle!