Happy One Month Birthday, Celia Joy!
Well, it is been a busy time, that's for sure. If I thought my life was busy with three kids, I feel like I have entered another realm of busyness entirely. All around my house, are piles of things I have started and not finished, things I need to put away or straighten up, or things I have not even considered starting whatsoever, despite needing it, badly.
It's been nuts, to say the least!
But, at least my house is clean (as far as dirt, for the most part), and counters do get wiped down, bathroom gets cleaned, and laundry is done daily. So I am thankful for the things I do get done, even if the big picture is beyond my ability to complete at this time.
In spite of all of this moment by moment chaos, I am content to have my Celia. She is a dream come true, a soft rain after a drought, a balm to a hurting heart. I look at her and think what a miracle she is, as her blue eyes stay locked on my own; I can't help but count my blessings. She is joy after sorrow, life after aching loss.
We have some jealousy in the house with big sister, but that is to be expected, and not surprising. Caleb is thrilled to have another sister, and for him, he has his "two and two" family- two boys and two girls, and now all he needs is a giant wardrobe to open the doors to another world. I pray these four will indeed have many wonderful adventures together.
So, while I am over here, sleep-deprived, dreaming of the moment Brian brings me home an iced coffee, I am happy to nuzzle close, one more time, the soft skin of a newborn, smell her delicious smell, and hold on tight for as long as I possibly can.
I know all too well how fast it goes.
