Tuesday, February 16, 2010

A New " Normal"

 Life is so different with 2 children!! We are learning though, learning to enjoy the small bits of sanity that present themselves, how to operate on way less sleep, how to embrace and cherish the sister to sister moments. Its a whirlwind of wonderful and hectically challenging at the same time.
 My life these days has been much more about figuring out how to take care of our family of 4 than it was before and slowly I am beginning to feel like that's okay, like I have permission from Jesus to get my head around this new phase in our lives.  But of course life still continues and thankfully people come to us ; )
I have had the privilege of being a sort of information well/ post partum doula for  a friend and neighbor.  The boys in the neighborhood have returned. . . yesterday Mandla ( who lives down the street) brought  friends over because one of them fell off his bike, he said to his friend " This is my personal nurse, whenever I get hurt I come here!" The other one responded " If I would have known I would have come before." As he presented his freshly scabbed legs.
Its nice to have them back around, I think they stayed away because they were a little weirded out by a large pregnant woman kicking the soccer ball around with them, but now I look more normal : )
 Here are a few pictures for your enjoyment! Thanks


Happy



SAD


                                                   ANGRY

 
And Lastly Silly!
A little activity inspired by Keira!


3 comments:

jenchilee said...

cute! although, chrissy, you look like you're trying not to laugh in your angry picture. :)

Becca said...

Such a beautiful family and Chrissy you look GREAT!!! Jordan reminds me a lot of Keira at that age. We love you guys and are thrilled to hear about even the little things (being the neighbor boy's personal nurse) that God is doing through you guys!

Anonymous said...

Thanks again! I so love the pics and just understanding a bit of your hearts as you share.
Thanks for special time at Delta pk. Love you all lots
Mom xx