These last few weeks have been insane for my little family.
We are a combined family of Americans and Canadians, so we had the pleasure of celebrating American Thanksgiving on Thursday and then, following my family tradition, putting up our Christmas decor on Friday.
We also had the pleasure of hosting some of our dearest friends during the same time. We had grand times of hanging out, eating together, watching movies, playing games, just being friends. It was wonderful and needed.
With the busyness of the weekend, the littles were out of sorts. Actually, I think that 'out of sorts' is an understatement. Meltdowns and upsets were (and still kind of are) what we're working around. Little Red is pushing through her two year molars, which is not fun. Little Bird is pushing through her first teeth. All of the teeth together have made for some nights where sleep was just a dream.
It hasn't all been kicks and giggles, but there has been some major lessons being relearned...for me. I need to prioritize. Is laundry the thing to be done, or an elaborate meal? The meal, for me, is much more fun and satisfying to do, but laundry is necessary (especially if I want my kids to not wear shorts out in -42!!). I'm also realizing that resting and resetting can be just as important, or even sometimes MORE important than the stacks of dishes. The dishes will always be there, but a happy momma/wife who is willing to engage and build up relationships is always better. ..(though there does have to be a balance, no?)
Last night we were only up 4 times with the kids. It felt glorious to have more than an hour at a time of sleep! I've been able to finish some of the last touches on our tree, drink a cup of coffee, and play with my kiddos. It's amazing how rest changes our ability to be!
Hope you are keeping warm this frigid day!
xo,
J
soli deo gloria
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