Sin was introduced from the very first interaction of the day with Sydney screaming "NO!" as I entered their bedroom and asked her to get down from brothers bed. Then over the next 2 hours there were at least 10 to 15 training/discipline sessions between the two of them. In between the breaks of these sessions breakfast was served, vitamins were given, diapers changed, floor vacuumed (only because there was food thrown all over it) and dishes cleaned because the sink was overflowing.
During one of my last sessions of the morning with Sydney, Noah got the hydrogen peroxide off the counter and proceeded to drink the last Tbsp. left in it from the night before. I came out of the bathroom to see Noah with liquid coming out of his mouth and the lid put back on the bottle very poorly. Sneaky! So what next but to call the poison control center to find out what I should expect from a two year old foaming at the mouth from ingesting peroxide. The lady on the other end was very polite and informative. "If he swallowed it you can expect him to start vomiting in the next few minutes and if not he will be just fine. Wash his mouth and hands and give him something to drink that he likes". Ok, so for the next few minutes I observed and nothing came out of his mouth but drool which is normal for him. A cup of apple juice and a snack and everything was back to normal. I looked at the clock and it was 9 a.m. My thought at this point is I'm glad this was not how my day started and WOW, have I done alot in 2 hours since the sprouts have been up. My day actually started at 4 am when I could not sleep. So the light came on and my bible was opened to Psalm 131.
I Have Calmed and Quieted My Soul
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
1 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me.
2 But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child is my soul within me.
3 O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore.
During my devotions I was aware of my desperate need for God to calm and quiet my soul. To be humbled before the throne of grace and receive the strength for the day that only it can provide. Little did I know that the tasks of the day were going to be in full swing when the sprouts woke up, but He knew. Because the day dawned with God in view and scripture running in my mind, today has been a day for contentment in the tasks that He has called me to as a mother. Thank you God that your Word is alive and active and in that there is hope for today and every day.
3 comments:
Oh my! It is good for our souls to laugh at days like this now instead of waiting 10...20 years down the road. You may not feel like laughing just yet, but if you do feel even the slightest urge, go ahead and let it out. :)
How gracious of our Lord to lead you to read that passage this morning! Praise the Lord for His abundant strength and grace!
I'll be praying for the remainder of your day!
Thank you Amanda for sharing how the Lord is leading you... It builds my faith and envisions me for future mornings/days walking with and being lead by God. What a joy, even through the storms.
Holy Cow! It sounds like you've had some crazy days here lately. I'm very glad to hear that God is strengthening you in his word. You're a great mom. Keep it up sister!
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