Lessons Learned: Being Fully Present

I've always been a planner.  I like to know when things are going to happen, how they are going to happen, etc.  But a lot of that changed when I was put on bed rest in my pregnancy with Thomas.  Knowing that everyday he was in the womb would serve him well in the world helped me to try to take one day at a time.  I had to for the sake of my own sanity!  And now that almost a year has gone by since his birth, I realize that this is a lesson I'm still learning daily.  The time truly flies by even though everyone warns you of that when the baby comes, and I've really tried to soak in each moment as much as possible.

While our family set-up lends itself to my being the primary 'calendar-keeper' and puts me more in charge of making plans, keeping track of appointments, birthdays, Church group commitments, and so forth, I'm much more open to what needs to happen in the unplanned present moment.  Being a mom really dictates that I be flexible, open to change, and able to adapt in a second's notice.  And praise God for this vocation that has helped me to grow in that regard!

Here's a photo of the little teacher himself...just for fun.

And wouldn't you know it!  As I was writing this post, our plans for the afternoon completely changed.  God is funny :).