Life is Happening!

I feel like with every child I have, time goes faster! I'm pregnant for the fifth time, and can hardly believe I'm almost into my second trimester already. I better make a doctor appointment soon :)

To be honest, I don't think much about the details of the miracle happening inside my body right now. I mostly notice that I am really hungry and tired, and my clothes are getting tight.

A couple days ago I stood in my pajamas looking at my profile in a full length mirror. It's really true...there's a baby growing in there!

I have one of those books that tells you what is happening to the little person developing inside your womb. It actually lists daily events.  So today my baby is 63 days old. He or she is currently developing fingernails, toenails, and hair follicles. And it says that the baby's facial expressions are already similar to mine and my husband's.

Whenever I read from this book, I am so enamored with all that is going on. I suddenly feel more connected with this person...that is very literally connected to me! It makes me want to eat well. Pray more. Slow down to embrace the miracle.

SweetHeart chasing a rainbow...on St. Patrick's Day :)

I had to ask myself...do I this often enough with my other children? Slow down to embrace the miracle of life happening all around me? Do I still study my children and what is happening in their lives as they grow and mature? Am I nurturing them with intention?

Of course I notice how the laundry piles up, the dishes need to be done, and there's food to be made! Sometimes I need to remind myself that it's because I'M MOTHERING A BUNCH OF BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN FOR THE GLORY OF GOD! Those messes can serve as reminders. Just like my expanding waist reminds me...LIFE IS HAPPENING!