Perspective

Today God was trying to tell me something. 

I was complaining to my husband (via text) about my day. The Babe wasn't sleeping and the kids I nanny were WILD and not obeying. I was exhausted and had a terrible headache and it was only 2pm. I was ready to throw in the towel. 

Then I got some really sad news :(

Someone I know had a baby this past weekend, and that little baby boy was born with brain damage that was causing him to have seizures.  His poor mama has been by his side every second of his life talking to him, staring at him, and crying over him. He's only been in this world for 5 days and already his parents are exhausted with worry. 

When I received that news my perspective changed in an instant.

 I will not complain about my son's crazy skin condition or the fact that, as I sit here writing this blog post, I am nursing my son for the third time since I (attempted to) put him to bed. 

I will take the time to kiss his itchy little head covered in goopy eczema medicine, and I will hold onto his little foot that he always kicks around when he's nursing. I will not complain about the gift I've been given. 

I will thank God for my perfect baby boy because he is the biggest blessing I've ever received. 

Sappy Katie is done posting for the night.  I hope those of you raggedy tired mamas out there read this post and snuggle your littles extra today :)

Love!

Katie