Mothering is, at times, very laborious. There have been many days where I can honestly say my soul did not "enjoy my labor". However, joy in my daily grind these days is easy to come by, and I am continually reminded it is "from the hand of God". Even the most mundane errands take on new light with a curious toddler in tow.
Julianne has become my car conversationalist, my grocery shopping pupil, dry cleaning pick up partner, my laundry assistant. She finds such excitement and delight in "helping" mommy. Her joy is contagious as she finds even the smallest things wonderful and new. It has been so fun seeing the world through her eyes. There are endless opportunities to point her to the great God of the universe who created it all for his glory and our joy! Here are some of the other things we are filling our days doing:
Swimming!
I bought this pool for $7 on the clearance isle at Walmart. It has resulted in hours of fun.
Fountain Gazing:
Our girl loves water and isn't partial to its source. Dropping coins in is now a favorite pastime....
I have successfully grown my very first tomato! I have visions of a proper vegetable garden one day with all of our kids planting and harvesting our "crops". If they are all as interested as their biggest sister Julianne, we should have quite the veggie loot. I also am trying to get Andrew to agree to building and sustaining a chicken coop, but that is a different post...
Ball Tossing:
Perhaps we have an athlete in the family?
Reading:
Julianne has finally shown some interest in her books and can sit through a story if she's in the mood. We are spending some time at the library this summer and she is loving it. (please excuse the sweaty, pre-showered mommy)
Pretty sure I am going to miss this age....
Nathalie
