Hands Full of Good Things

Our little Elijah made a safe entrance to the world just after midnight Sunday morning. He's adorable, wonderful, and very handsome.

HannahBeth and Joshua have embraced him wholeheartedly. Its been so much fun to watch them each interact with him and start the bonding process I had so hoped would happen.

However, the kids are starting to realize that he's not going anywhere. I think this little fact is putting a bit of stress into their little lives. They both want momma. Today I had all three of them balancing on my crowded lap and I couldn't help smiling among the pain of elbows, knees and feet.

I smiled mostly at the recollection of something I have tried to remember, something I hold dear as a lifeline when I feel like I'm  drowning as a young mother. Its a simple retort to those who, either good naturally or not, choose to say in your hardest moments, "well, you certainly have YOUR hands full!"

Yes, yes I do. Full of good things.

Thank you, God, for filling my hands with another amazing blessing. Help me to live up to the responsibilities You have seen fit to give me.