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Monday, January 12, 2009
Second Shift
About 10 years ago I mentioned to my good friend Noelle, that I always take a nap when my kids lay down for their naps. That way Im ready for the second shift. At that time Makayla was 4, Nick 2, Alli 1 and Lar 34. I didn't really think much about it when I spoke those words but it must have made sense to her. Because when she moved several years later she mentioned it in a card she gave me. She also mentioned the time that she called me before 6am to rush to her house for a one on one breast feeding lesson. I brought Alli with me - who was all too happy to show Noelle and her new baby, Sarah, how it was done. Now I feel like Im starting the second shift of motherhood. Our babies are growing up. They aren't young children anymore. Makayla will be 15 soon, Nick is a young MAN at 13 and Alli is 11. I don't know if I feel rested enough for this second shift. I will have to rest in the Lord more and put to practise trusting in HIM. There are still glimpses of the good Ole' days - Alli calls me Mama - my favorite name to be called. Nick still hits the high octaves when he gets excited and gives out hugs and kisses and I love yous!!! Makayla still likes to play with dolls (sometimes) and read fun stories. Makayla is already turning into a great friend. One of the perks of having daughters - Lord willing they will become one of your best friends. She doesn't talk in what if's anymore. For instance what if we could stack a thousand french fries to the ceiling... and it goes on from there. The other two still live in what if land quite abit - but not Makayla. We talk about her day, we make fun plans about her birthday, she has a fun outlook on life. I enjoy her company. I look forward to forming a different relationship with each of our kids all the while holding on to the memory's of the first shift - when we were all young and learning so many new things together each day.
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Hi Bonnie, I loved reading your blog today and you are a really good writer and I soooo enjoyed what you had to say. I remeber back when you were talking to me about being able to take on the sencond baby and you were overwhelmed and didn't know if you could do it, but like the champ you are you got a routine down and handled it just fine. Then the astonishing news of a 3rd. baby about put you over the top but we talked again and I told you I had felt the same way when you were coming unexpectedly-----very overwhelmed!!! But I said, "Bonnie, what would I do without you now"?? You had become so very precious to me. You did a great job on the "first shift" and I have every confidence you will do a super job on the "second shift". Not only do you have God's strength and wisdom but you always have a very involved loving husband to help and balance things out with. So you go southern belle, and just take a deep breath and plunge into the deep, it will all turn out good!! I loved the pictures of the "sweet peas" too. Keep up the good blogging.
LOVE & Prayers, mom
Well said Bonnie! I think I am in the 3rd season and really enjoying thus far! I think the key is to totally soak up every thing we can and enjoy it all to the fullest..I'm thinking season/shift five is heaven...maybe we get feather beds up there...hugssssss
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