Life is going to be so much different now. I mean, I'm an extremely positive and happy and joyful person --- but it's just increased so much more now!! I LOVE the flow of the day now. I do my chores in the afternoon after nap and before dada gets home - and raymond is the BEST helper. HE LOVES helping me with laundry, vacuuming, everything.
The day also had it's share of tantrums and struggles --- but mommy is the boss and I just didn't put up with any foolishness and then it was over and we were off to play! :)
Monday was dusting and I tried to get him to help - I couldn't find my dusting glove, so I just used Brandon's old shirt but raymond wasn' interested - but he was sooo cute. He picked out 2 books and just carried them and stayed at my feet while I cleaned. In the midst of cleaning spilled food off my nice dining room chair - that looked stuck on there for weeks - I had an emotional breakdown. A wave of thankfulness and just complete and utter gratitude for my life, for Raymond, for everything came over me and I just felt God's presence so much. What a sweet moment --- my dream come true - to be home when my husband got home to a clean, peaceful, joyful house!!!!! Today was vacuuming and cleaning out fridge and he helped with those too. I am so blessed.
Yesterday was also brandon's birthday. We had already celebrated this weekend - but for an extra bonus, raymond and i walked to CVS and bought him his favorite - Reese's cups and let him blow out candles again. Yes we are extremely frugal right now and low maintenance :)
God is awesome, life is good.
Happy birthday Brandon! I forgot ya'lls birthday's were right on top of each other.
ReplyDeleteAnd for the record, I'll take reese peanut butter cups over cake ANYDAY! Yum!
This was a sweet post Randi :)
ReplyDeleteYour blogging quite often again! :)
I love the notes you made for Brandon, very thoughtful and sweet :)
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Candy
I'll remember your requests in prayer.