My cup runneth over

It has kind of been boggling my mind lately how overwhelmed and how blessed I feel at the same time. Its as though the harder life gets, the better life gets (at least when it comes to business with little kids)

While dealing with an adjustment that has been so very huge for me, I've been so humbled at how our world has been turned upside down and at the same time is so full of joy. My cup runneth over. 

the  messes runneth over

the tantrums runneth over

the diapers runneth over

the diaper pail runneth over 

the spit up runneth over 

the lack of sleep runneth over

the dishes runneth over

Treavor's homework runneth over

the protesting to get ready for preschool runneth over

the crumbs runneth over

the late nights runneth over

the toys runneth over

the request for attention from little people runneth over

the need for a shower runneth over 

and yet...

My blessings runneth over.

Little Lewie boy

I just came across these pictures of Lewis that reminded me how happy he makes life. 

I cant believe our family is big enough to have a middle child. How fortunate I am that it's Lewis Hendrik.

The day to day stuff with this on-the -go toddler isn't always a breeze, but when it comes to the stuff that really matters, he makes motherhood so easy. He is full of passion, joy, spirit, and love. He is unique in the fact that he doesn't require a lot emotionally. Today I was thinking about how, along with our new life with three kids I have felt some guilt because I haven't been as available for the boys as I used to be.  

When I was tucking Lewis in for a nap, I came to the overwhelming realization that he is so very content. Lately we've been dealing with both boys pushing limits, and being a little contrary and argumentative. I've been so worried that I'm doing something wrong, or not being as involved as I wish I could be, but  when I was tucking him in and looking at his bright eyes and gentle smile, I knew that deep down he knows he is loved. He feels safe, and secure and valued. He was blessed with this confidence and I saw it in him as a young baby. What a blessing that is to have in a child...especially a middle one.