It's been brought to my attention that sitting on my butt all day while I heal from my c-section would be a perfect time to write a blog entry. And it's really logical, seeing how I have the laptop upstairs with me for my entertainment. I just can't seem to muster the motivation to write anything. So, this is me writing anyways. I cannot be held responsible for any level of "sucky-ness" this may achieve. Be forewarned.
Recovering from a c-section is hard. There's pain, there's the feeling drugged all the time, there's isolation. I think the transition period where I'm healing and am not part of the everyday life (and discipline) of the boys puts a huge stress on my marriage. But I see Gavin's tiny little face and his sweet eyes looking back at me and I can't believe that God has entrusted me with another amazing gift. I am blown away by that. And beyond grateful that God gives of himself that I might love these boys in a way that is glorifying to him. Because I definitely can't do so on my own.
I can't believe I'm the mom to three THREE! little boys. Yikes! I'm so excited though to see them all grow into their personalities and to see what Gavin will be like as his personality becomes more apparent. Brady and Kellen are such a riot, he has a lot to live up to. :)
We had a family movie night a few days ago and introduced Brady and Kellen to the awesomeness that is the musical "Annie". (Gavin slept through most of it, so he'll have to be reintroduced later. ha ha) There aren't many non-animated movies I can think of that would hold both boys attention, but the singing and dancing had them glued to the screen. As I watched them watch the movie, I found myself racking my brain for other appropriate musicals I could share with them. The highlight of the night was singing "Tomorrow" along with the movie and having Brady and Alex join in. (Kellen couldn't make it through and had been put to bed, or I'm sure he would have been right in there, singing his heart out with us.)
