Mommyhood: Not for the faint of heart (or stomach!)

When you have children (natural or adopted), people always give you counsel and usually it sums up to "enjoy it all, because they grow up so fast." As Bright has gotten older, I realize that there is much truth in their words and more importantly God's word confirms that our lives are but dust, a withering flower/grass, a mere breathe.

Bright has been sleeping like a growing boy since we returned from vacation. Approx 13-14 hours at night (730p-900a or later) and then taking a 3 hour nap in the afternoon!! This morning he awoke while John was in the shower... there were no words from the monitor except Bright "meowing" like a kitty. Then a few minutes later... kissing noises. Another 20 mins later... singing in jibberish. Then quiet... heavy, sleep-filled breathing.

I walked passed his bedroom door a while afterwards, and much like Bright's internal clock each morning, I caught a whiff of something not so pleasant seeping out from under his door. His bedroom and bathroom are the primary vents for the AC in the house... so anything that lingers in either of those locations... easily makes it out and under the door. Usually, my mind races for but a brief moment (but long enough to need humbling) to "man, I cant wait till he is potty trained"..."Gross, he fell back asleep in it and now its going to seep everywhere and thats another load of laundry, etc."

This morning my heart and thoughts were different, the DISGUSTING smell made me smile :) Now, only a mommy could say that about their own child probably. It was not something I thought about before Bright was conceived and it is not something my heart would long for naturally...haha.. obviously!! But I realized... this time is SO PRECIOUS!! He is growing up, my baby is becoming a little boy (now he is taller than my belly button and too heavy to hold for more than 3 mins at a time... not so baby, I guess.) These are moments that I will never get back... so whether they smell awful, force more tasks in the day... that soon he will be ready for school, leading a busy and God-honoring life and then eventually walking out our doors to reach out to the world around Him and shine His light.

Enjoy and savor the day... I hope I will too!