“The Lord knows what you need,” my mother told me when I first had Jameson. If I got 5 hours of interrupted sleep, well, must be that would be enough to get me through the day.
I think of that often, hang onto it like a lifeline.
When William was up for all but two hours [...]

Several weeks ago, Ann V. wrote a post on love that stuck in my heart, her thoughts on patience in particular:
There are few emergencies.
My sister tells me often. So then why that pitch to the parenting voice? Emergencies are wildfires, screeching sirens, and gaping wounds. In everyday life, we rarely experience emergencies. [...]

My awesome and supportive friend, who has no children, sent me a link to an entertaining article.
Now I’m sending it your way. (Read it; the rest of my post won’t make sense until you do. It’s short!)
‘kay. Done?
That article was just what I needed. You know why? Because sometimes I’m the one asking the questions [...]

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, with my soul,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this [...]

Life with Jameson
Life with Jameson has had its fair share of challenges, as he exerts a bit more opinion, a bit more will, a bit more Adamic nature. (Ah, yes. Sorry, kid. No fun.)
But it’s also been sweeter than ever. He’s a joy…

When he runs, his feet barely touch the ground. It’s the cutest thing [...]