Joy Dare
Monday, February 20
#113 time to rest
#114 parents who value time with me and my family, no matter what we're doing
#115 raspberries and giggles from my baby
#116 my boys' excitement to explore
#117 a gift at breakfast--Mom & Dad coming for the day and my boys' lighting up
#118 a gift at lunch--Isaiah's excitement to have lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's hotel; I love that they are excited and feel like it's such a special treat to do what seem like simple things
#119 a gift at dinner--FREE babysitting by grandparents, so John and I could have a date night at a fun new restaurant :)
Tuesday, February 21
Gifts that are white...
#120 a white shirt covered in sauce means my baby has plenty to eat and enjoys his food
#121 towels to wrap my boys in after bathtime
#122 waterproof mattress covers for this stage of life :)
#123 safe, fun parks to take the boys to so they can play outside
Wednesday, February 22
#124 Vineyard Mothers' Prayer Group--community of amazing women that I get to share life with
#125 parents who my kids know and are known by
#126 phone getting shut off for awhile making me release control of situations
Thursday, February 23
#127 my son's affinity for collecting things from outside--he finds every stick a treasure; it stretches me to slow down and enjoy, but it is challenges me to appreciate these simple treasures as well
#128 my son learning some patience for his baby brother and seeing him extend some grace to him
#129 freedom from the panic I used to experience with sickness for one of my boys and experiencing that freedom fresh when the old tension tries to creep in
Friday, February 24
#130 MY BEAUTIFUL BABY! He is one year old today! He stretches me in a lot of ways that I need, and he is an amazing treasure and gift!
#131 being able to take the morning slowly with extra help around with the boys
#132 my son enjoying "projects" to make things or do creative things
#133 grace for my attempts to carefully reconstruct the day's plans to try to keep things calmer and protect the boys and having it sort of flop and be messy
#134 opportunities to release control and embrace the wonderful help of people who love me
Saturday, February 25
#135 being able to put together a fun party for my baby boy
#136 having my "best laid plans" fall apart with naptime, feeling stress build, and then feeling the release and being able to just enjoy the party and embrace whatever would come
#137 quick recovery/healing for my boys so that our whole family could celebrate together today and enjoy the party
#138 loving and supportive friends who come around not only me but also my kids
Sunday, February 26
#139 hard goodbyes reflect the treasured times spent together
#140 my son engaging freely and enthusiastically in children's worship time at the Vineyard
#141 delight on my baby's face when he sees me
#142 being able to celebrate a coming baby with a very dear friend
#143 a hug from my husband after a rough parenting stretch
Monday, February 20
#113 time to rest
#114 parents who value time with me and my family, no matter what we're doing
#115 raspberries and giggles from my baby
#116 my boys' excitement to explore
#117 a gift at breakfast--Mom & Dad coming for the day and my boys' lighting up
#118 a gift at lunch--Isaiah's excitement to have lunch at Grandma and Grandpa's hotel; I love that they are excited and feel like it's such a special treat to do what seem like simple things
#119 a gift at dinner--FREE babysitting by grandparents, so John and I could have a date night at a fun new restaurant :)
Tuesday, February 21
Gifts that are white...
#120 a white shirt covered in sauce means my baby has plenty to eat and enjoys his food
#121 towels to wrap my boys in after bathtime
#122 waterproof mattress covers for this stage of life :)
#123 safe, fun parks to take the boys to so they can play outside
Wednesday, February 22
#124 Vineyard Mothers' Prayer Group--community of amazing women that I get to share life with
#125 parents who my kids know and are known by
#126 phone getting shut off for awhile making me release control of situations
Thursday, February 23
#127 my son's affinity for collecting things from outside--he finds every stick a treasure; it stretches me to slow down and enjoy, but it is challenges me to appreciate these simple treasures as well
#128 my son learning some patience for his baby brother and seeing him extend some grace to him
#129 freedom from the panic I used to experience with sickness for one of my boys and experiencing that freedom fresh when the old tension tries to creep in
Friday, February 24
#130 MY BEAUTIFUL BABY! He is one year old today! He stretches me in a lot of ways that I need, and he is an amazing treasure and gift!
#131 being able to take the morning slowly with extra help around with the boys
#132 my son enjoying "projects" to make things or do creative things
#133 grace for my attempts to carefully reconstruct the day's plans to try to keep things calmer and protect the boys and having it sort of flop and be messy
#134 opportunities to release control and embrace the wonderful help of people who love me
Saturday, February 25
#135 being able to put together a fun party for my baby boy
#136 having my "best laid plans" fall apart with naptime, feeling stress build, and then feeling the release and being able to just enjoy the party and embrace whatever would come
#137 quick recovery/healing for my boys so that our whole family could celebrate together today and enjoy the party
#138 loving and supportive friends who come around not only me but also my kids
Sunday, February 26
#139 hard goodbyes reflect the treasured times spent together
#140 my son engaging freely and enthusiastically in children's worship time at the Vineyard
#141 delight on my baby's face when he sees me
#142 being able to celebrate a coming baby with a very dear friend
#143 a hug from my husband after a rough parenting stretch
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It was an amazing week! Thank you.
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