Settling in

Recently, I feel like I've been settling into motherhood...and it's nice. I think both of us are starting to get the hang of this parenthood stuff - not that we think we've got it all down pat, we know we'll always be learning, but I think we're feeling a little more comfortable and confident. Over the past couple of weeks Taylor has really been smiling and cooing and it is so much fun! You should watch the video if you haven't already. She's also become much better at taking naps, which makes for a more pleasant baby and Mommy. For the Women's Bible Study at church we're reading a book called "Feminine Appeal" by Carolyn Mahaney and it is SO GOOD! I highly recommend it to you women. It's based on Titus 2:3-5 and is about the seven virtues of a godly wife and mother. I've learned so much and we've only gone through three chapters. The most recent chapter was on delighting in your children and what a wonderful time for me to read it while Taylor is still a young babe. There have been moments when I definately have not delighted in her, but rather have let myself become frustrated with her. The Lord has used this book along with some wonderful women in the church to remind me that this time with Taylor as a baby will flee so quickly and to embrace it and enjoy it. And I truly have begun to do that. Yes, even those middle of the night feedings I have come to enjoy...and it's not just the lack of sleep that's causing me to write this. What a sweet God to teach me these things as a young wife and mother. On another note, some of Nick's family will be visiting this weekend and we are so looking forward to seeing them. So we'll be posting some pictures of the weekend's events. Stay tuned!