haven’t cleaned my bathroom in a couple months; i have hung out in my pjs for most of the last four days - lucky to get in a shower maybe two of those days, but whose counting; i never seem to get caught up with the dishes or the countless projects i would like to get completed. it seems life is an endless cycle of rotations - i feel i am continuously berated with the small, inconsequential, invaluable “things” of life. it is a true task to allow myself to place everything in perspective. this is definitely a constant battle i face day in and day out.

my little abby’s face is a wonderful reminder; her lovely smile and unique laugh, her specific patterns while we nurse, the way she drifts off to sleep in my arms. watching her learn new things is a blessing that i will not miss. so, step aside all you unimportant minute tasks. i will get around to you eventually. thank you lord, for the greatest gift - for reminding me to weigh and consider what is truly important in this life. 

spring.

spring.

(via jadelikeyourbite)

life

life as i know it: unkempt, messy, scattered, overwhelmly behind. these feelings of unruliness are a reminder to “don’t sweat the small stuff” - to overlook the minute and enjoy this crazy time in which my child is completely reliant on me, for it won’t be this way for long …

I love this baby.

I love this baby.

One month!

One month!

my little abigail marie is a month old today!

its the most wonderful time of the year. so much to be thankful for this year.

its the most wonderful time of the year. so much to be thankful for this year.

(Source: agirlsrighttodream)

three weeks ago today i became a mother of the most adorable, pretty little girl - abigail marie. a heart can truly melt at the sight of your newborn child. i have cherished the last three weeks with my newfound family. i am thankful to such a gracious lord for the precious gift given to me. i am also reliant on him to guide me in raising this wonderful little person.

any day now …

Welcome to parenthood … This is our front living area filled with necessities to care for our soon to be born baby. Yikes!

Welcome to parenthood … This is our front living area filled with necessities to care for our soon to be born baby. Yikes!

what to have for dinner … this looks fabulous!

what to have for dinner … this looks fabulous!

(Source: october-glory)

it’s getting real

our little one growing inside is now over four pounds and is roughly 17 inches long! i am struggling to imagine how much bigger i can get to accommodate this little one! its arrival is getting closer! thankfully, we have only a few more bushes to plant as we spent all yesterday planting trees, trees that will provide shade for our active child (i have been doing an impressive belly dance for the last 20 minutes!). the nursery is almost complete - just some minute details to finish up and then a thorough cleaning! the beautiful baby shower my family threw for me was perfect. being surrounded by family and friends, celebrating the new life growing inside - so many thoughtful gifts! i am blessed. and, if the child decided to make an unexpected early arrival, we have the necessities!

just a few more things are absolutely needed - the one thing we must do soon is pick a pediatrician! time is dwindling and it won’t be long before we meet our little one!