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I could vent about all the things that did not go so well last night.  I could say (or blog, actually) out loud all the not-so-nice thoughts that I’ve been allowing way too much priority.  But I doubt that will be edifying (to you or me).  Nor will it help my attitude.  So instead, inspired by Jess, I’m going to list all the things that are good about life these days.  Here goes…

  • My babies are healthy and happy.  The Little Man is working on smiling at us.  omg – love that!  Little Miss is quite the entertainer with her facial expressions.  And she’s starting to roll onto her side from her back.  So fun!
  • Both babies are currently hanging out in their bouncy seats, entertaining themselves for a few minutes.  Thus, I have time to post.  Yippee!
  • My husband is a marvelous father.  He doesn’t do everything as I would, and I struggle to have a good attitude towards him sometimes.  But I am so thankful that he’s here and helpful.  This wouldn’t be do-able without him.
  • Yesterday, I got to hang out with my dad and grandparents so they could see the babies.  It was fun.
  • My dad is doing SOOOO much better.  He’s still in pain, and he’s got a long way to go, but his progress is just amazing to watch.  And the home nurses and physical therapists really like coming to work with him.  They say he’s a lot more fun than their other patients right now!
  • While I was at my parents’ house, we watched Get Smart.  Seriously, one of the funniest movies around.  And my dad hadn’t seen it, so he laughed and giggled and generally enjoyed it.  It was good medicine for him.  And it was good for me to hear him laugh that hard.  It’s been a while since he’s felt good enough to do that.
  • My body is really recovering well from a twin pregnancy and the c-section.  We’re 7 weeks into this adventure, and I’m about 10 lbs. from my pre-pregnancy weight.  Yay for breastfeeding twins!  Unfortunately, I don’t have much to wear these days.  I need some new clothes that fit my new-mom body.
  • My MIL is coming out today.  She wants to help some way, by which she means do a chore around the house for me.  But honestly, I don’t have that much for her to do.  Instead I may just have her watch the babies while I either nap or make a quick shopping trip to try and find some non-maternity clothes that will fit me right now.   We shall see which wins out!
  • As hard as having twins is (and it is very hard), I have had so much encouragement and helpful advice from family, friends, and all you Xanga ladies.  Thanks.  I appreciate you more than I can say.
  • And finally, Jesus loves me.  Despite the lack of QT I’ve spent with him in recent days and despite all the sinful attitudes of my heart, he really and truly loves me with a love that never fails.  It is enough for today.  It is enough for tonight when the babies aren’t sleeping.  It is enough.  He is enough.  “The Lord is my Shepherd.  I have everything I need” (NLT).  

Happy Thursday!

9 thoughts on “I could…”

  1. Loved this post! It’s good to hear that even though the kiddos aren’t sleeping on your schedule, you still love them!! Someday the sleep will come…Hang in there!!

  2. i hear you on the new mom body…i was thrilled with the # on my scale and then when i went to try on my old jeans…not one pair fit! same weight does NOT mean same body apparently!! the good news is that it’s an excuse to go shopping! 🙂

  3. I thought this was a very uplifting post.  Thanks for sharing.  Glad to hear your dad is doing better.   Don’t you just love a newborns smile?  I never tire of seeing that.  I will have to see the Get Smart movie.

  8. Way to choose these wonderful, uplifting thoughts over the others! I really enjoyed this post. It sounds like you DO have a LOT of things going for you!

    What’s different about your new-mom body? I hadn’t thought about not being able to wear my pre-pregnancy clothes… yikes! I have to buy ANOTHER whole new wardrobe?? Do share!

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