A new normal

As I write this, I am sitting in my home office working on a few things. I am being brave and working while the kids are awake and allowing them to play in the room with me.

So far I am pleasantly surprised at how well this is going. You see my sweet boys are destroyers and they are so fast.

I am calling this a new normal but the jury is still out. I would love it if they could play as I get things done.

My boys are 3 and 1.5. They are amazing. They are curious about EVERYTHING. And little ole 'type A' me gets a little stressed by all of their curiosity. (Just being real here.)

So here we are, learning what I hope to be a new normal. Where mama takes a chill pill and the boys follow a few rules.

Am I just dreaming here? Maybe. But I sure am willing to try. I want us all to have a bit more freedom.

Our new normal also includes lots of time outside which is an absolute breath of fresh air (literally). We have a wonderful front porch, that my Hubby is currently pressure washing. It is wide, spacious and is covered with three ceiling fans. Ceiling fans are important because we live in the deep south! We have two extra large porch swings. One at each end. We have four very comfortable outdoor spring rockers. We have a playhouse (that was recently given to the boys) and several other toys they enjoy playing with. We live our life on the porch these days.

I wish our new normal included potty trained boys, but so far, it does not. We have been potty training for a week now with no success. Honestly, potty training has been the most discouraging thing I have yet to do. It is taking it out of me. At this point we have gone back to diapers because E (my 3 year old) currently refuses to go to the potty. I could cry. From relief and frustration. I was in it to win it this time (this is our second time to try). But he has just decided that he is not having it and I will not force him to do it...yet. I don't feel like he is getting it yet.

Oh the life of a toddler mom. Sigh. It is exhausting, challenging and wonderful.

As I type this my kids are still playing around me. They have their bibles in their backpacks and are pretending to go to work (the church) like Daddy. Every time they "leave" I get hugs and kisses. The last hug from E was a long hug where he whispered "I you mama." BE STILL MY LITTLE MAMA HEART.

Yes, I could get used to this kind of new normal.

Father,
Thank you. Oh thank you for moments like this. These are the moments that give me life and breath. Normal everyday moments. Thank you for my wonderful, hardworking husband who thrives on taking care of us and our home. Thank you for these amazing little boys who surprise me everyday. Thank you for this moment in particular today, I really needed it. Thank you for your immeasurable blessings in our life. Thank you for you love, your unconditional love. I need you everyday Lord. Bless this little home and this little office and may the things that come out of it bring you glory. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.