As we all know with becoming a mom comes, lots of new routines, schedules and ways of doing things. All exciting and new. When I was home on maternity leave, I loved it! Not having to worry about work, and devoting time to our son. As the weeks of maternity leave went faster and faster, I felt like I needed to get more and more done around the house, on my photography business, sending thank you cards, downloading pictures of Jacob...etc..why couldn't he take longer naps?!?! After a conversation with my loving husband and some prayer time I realized all the other stuff didn't matter...I got to take care of my son! That gave me peace.
Now, I am a stay at home mom, and I couldn't love it more! Getting to experience all the smiles and giggles, putting him down for his naps and being there when he wakes up...words really can't explain. It is something a mother's heart just understands. Although I am also working my business full time, so again the other day I found myself asking, "why can't he nap longer so that I can get some work done!?"
So, as I was enjoying another tender moment with him asleep in my arms, I was praying and asking God to shed some light on my dilemma. He reminded me of my vocation....I am first a wife, then a mother and THEN a photographer. That brought so much joy and peace.
As I put my whole heart into my vocation as wife and mother, He will bless my gifts and talents as a photographer so that I can have a business that contributes to our family.
So, I am enjoying watching the Colts game with husband (wife: check), I just fed our son and put him back to bed (mother: check) and I want to let you know that I will be in Steubenville Oct. 3-4 if anyone wants family pictures done for Christmas (photographer: check).
**if you want to book a sitting for that weekend, please e-mail me at simpleheartphoto@gmail.com**
Ok, I couldn't resist!
1 comment:
Great post! Great Pic! I sometimes have the same thought and Helaire sleeps all the time. I'm adjusting mentally as well, so that I can cherish all the awake time and the smiles I get!!! Love u!
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