I keep getting more and more humbled by the minute.
I was going to make a post and complain about the 3 hour nap battle that I just engaged in, resulting in no nap, a tired mom, and a very tired toddler who just wouldn't give in. I was going to write about how I "neglected" my 7 wk old in the process. I say "neglected" in quotes because I tended to him every time he cried, brought him toys, cradled him to sleep (2x), and nursed him. But I felt neglectful because I couldn't do as much as I wanted and was frustrated with the situation. It's a battle I usually chose to fight because I am not willing to allow her to not take naps anymore. That's my fight to win--but after 3 hours today it was enough.
Then I thought about how "neglectful" I would be if I had 14 children. Or how frustrating it would be to have 14 children who wouldn't nap. Or even 4 children who wouldn't nap. I have one child, and it's one day. I felt guilty for being angry, frustrated, yelling, and even though those feelings had subsided during the process and I once again became consistent and caring mom...how do you do that for 14 children?
Then I was humbled once more. My mother-in-law just called to report that Ryan's cousin's wife, Leah, who is 30 weeks pregnant was just taken by ambulance down to the cities because she has a blood clot in her leg. She also has a disease where they cannot put in a "strainer" (I don't know the technical term) to keep the blood clot from moving to critical areas of the body. All they can do is blood thinners. And they may have to take the baby early. She will be in the hospital until this clears up. She also has a 2 year old and a one year old at home. And her husband is working in Madison, WI right now. And there is a blizzard making it difficult for him to come home.
Please pray for them. Pray for healing for Leah, for the baby to be okay and not have to be taken early, and safe travels for Matt.
My nap battle is just not that big of a deal anymore... (but if you do have some nap tricks, I'd be thrilled to hear them!)
3 comments:
I'm sorry to hear about Leah and will remember her in my prayers. God gives us perspective sometimes in the midst of our "storms." Don't feel guilty, humbled is okay. ;) We don't need to feel guilty when we have tough days, we can just be grateful when God shows us all we have to be thankful for. I am constantly reminded and humbled myself.
Keep us updated on how she is doing!
We will pray for Leah, and I hope you get a nap in today!
Nap Tip: Just keep at it...my experience is that once they know you are not going to "change your mind" things will go fine.
And I will be praying!
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