First off I loved conference weekend and the renewed sense of hope it gave me to face the next 6 months of my life. For the past month I have been wondering how am I going to be the mother of two??? I am worried about Mack and how he will react. He has been my buddy for almost two years...we have spent A LOT of time together.....and I wonder how he will be sharing my attention. This pregnancy has gone by so fast that I can't believe I will be having another baby soon. My husband is excited to be the father of two boys. He is a great father and a big help.
My cute missionary friend posted on her blog about dreams for her family in the future financially. I have some of her same dreams. I hope someday to not be living pay check to pay check putting more than a small amount in savings. I hope to own our own home one day. I hope someday I will not be so stressed about money and how are we going to make it. Although I have to say that each month we make it and have our bills paid for....I think that has a lot to do with paying our tithing faithfully. We are not rolling in the dough but we are being taken care of with a roof over our heads, food on our table, cars that run, and jobs which I am so thankful for!
I also know the Lord will take care of us. When I first found out I was pregnant with our second son I thought how are we going to provide for an additional baby? A scripture popped into my head.....The Lord gives us no commandments saves he prepares a way for us to accomplish that which he has commanded us. We are commanded to have children and I have faith he will help us fulfill this commandment financially and help me mentally be ready for two kids!
Lastly I want to tell my family how much I love them. My sisters are great and I love the relationship we have now. I love that we live close and get to see each other often.
My mom is also the best. Today was another Grandma Day. She had the kids dress up in their Halloween costumes and had a Halloween party out in the barn. She set up games and had dinner for them. What a great Grandma and great memories for Mack! Thanks Mom for all you do for our family!
2 comments:
Very cute post. I know exactly what you mean about Mack. I was SO worried for M when L was coming along. But when you see that new baby you know they are meant to be with you and they are meant to be a part of the older babie's life. They just mold in. That isn't to say the other kids do not get jealous because they do (usually) but L is also jealous of M when he gets attention so it equals out. But I really remember feeling exactly as you do and being very worried about it. My mom kept saying millions of kids have younger siblings and have survived but it didn't really help much till L had arrived!
You'll do great. God gives you exactly what you need. And you don't know your baby yet so you have no idea of the strength of love you'll have for them. It's phenomenal really. You really do not get it until you see them. I didn't think I could possibly love a new baby as much as I did M. But I did and do!
Your mom is awesome! I love that she does those parties. So sweet!
Nice post Shanie. I really needed that scripture, as I have been having some of the same thoughts and feeling..financialy worried about having more children(not pregnant by the way:)
It is hard having to share your time and attention with two babies, but the love your siblings will have for eachother(most of the time:) Makes it all worth it. Those two boys of yours are going to have SOOO much fun together. I am excited for an update on your babies arrival!!
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