Motherhood is Hard!

I've realized that there is nothing one can do ahead of time to prepare themselves for motherhood. It is the hardest job I have ever had. Right now i'm in what people refer to as "survival mode". I am not getting a goods night sleep and my days consist of feeding, changing diapers, feeding, changing clothes, feeding, changing diapers, playtime, feeding.....well you get the picture.

I adore being a mother. It is as wonderful as everyone says it is, but I don't think people ever share how extremely challenging it is. I admit that there are some days where I would rather be 9 months pregnant again. It really is by God's grace alone that I can continue to do this. I can't take care of Elijah in my own strength, I have to constantly ask for guidance and help. Just when I think I have it down and Eli is on a routine, he changes things up. There have been times that I have just sat in the rocking chair in the nursery and just cried. But as I read this morning in 2 Peter, " His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who has called us according to His own glory and goodness." That's were I get my strength for this time in my life. The Lord's divine power.

Elijah is now two weeks and 3 days old. He continues to look different everyday and I love him dearly. I can just stare at him for hours and hold him non stop. He is an amazing creation and I look forward to seeing God's plan for his life unfold. We pray for him everyday and we really appreciate your prayers as well.