Back and Forth

Ok, today I'm done. It seems like some days I can just push through and being pregnant is only a minor inconvenience. However, today, was not one of those days. I knew the power was going to be out in our house and my plan was to run some errands with Lizzy during that time. I did not remember to account for the automatic garage door. To open it by hand, I would have had to crawl on top of the car. Probably not a smart idea for a 9 month pregnant person. So I was stuck at home, with a cranky toddler and my patience was gone.

Lizzy saw that I was sad, and said she would read to me. She had her little bible, and had me help her find baby Jesus. Thank goodness Jesus was at one point a baby, it has been our introduction to Jesus for Lizzy since she LOVES babies. Anyway, her tender little heart asked me if I was sad, and if I needed my Dada. What a sweet little girl. I wish I could say in that moment I realized I needed to turn to Jesus and everything was made better. (It just struck me how obvious that connection would have been... with Lizzy holding her bible... but sadly I just put it together.) I was able to move past my own pity party and just hang out with Lizzy though. God totally used her to soften my response and get a grip.

These last few weeks have been a little back and forth. Good days and not so good days. Sleep has definitely become more of a challenge within the past few nights. We are overly ready to meet baby peanut, but I wouldn't change a thing. When it's ready, we'll push 'em out! Well, maybe I will, but Dave will be in charge of telling you all. I feel kinda like I have a do-over since the power is back on and Lizzy is napping quietly in her room. Some peace and perspective feels good already.