Let's begin with last night's low.
Norah would. not. go. to. sleep.
Grr.
9 pm came and went.
10 pm came and went.
11 pm came and went.
You get the picture.
She was up and fussy from 8 pm until 12:30 am.
And finally she was down for the count.
This morning, I was searching for excuses to skip Bible Study. I had planned to make my return this week after having been out for the summer and after birthing Norah. And this morning, I wasn't feeling it. Not even close. I was tired. My mouth was still hurting from the cavity I had filled yesterday. Sarah was being uncooperative. I had Christmas shopping to do. The car gas light was on. And I came up with a few more excuses as I drove home from dropping Caleb off at school.
Then I heard a quiet voice say, "Lauren. Why are you making all these excuses? Really. Are you going to let the enemy keep you from going back to a study that you know will keep you in my word daily?" I heard it. I listened to it. I took it seriously. And I got myself together and drove to BSF.
Another low as we walked from the car to the church. Sarah fell in the parking lot and skinned her knee. I tried to carry Norah's carrier while trying to console Sarah, but she was inconsolable. One of the sweet ladies holding to doors came out to the parking lot to carry Norah into the building so that I could attend to Sarah. What finally calmed Sarah? Asking her if she was ready to go to her class and meet her new friends. What a blessing to have a child eager to meet new friends!
I struggled to decide whether to keep Norah with me during Bible Study or to take her to the infant class. I ultimately decided to let the leaders keep Norah until she needed to nurse. It was SO nice to have time to myself without a baby within 2 feet of me. Ha!
And to end this post with the good stuff...
Highs:
I asked Sarah, "Where is Jesus now?" She said, "Cooking cookies." Oh, really?
Chick-fil-A is always a pleasure.
Seeing new BSF friends at lunch.
Accomplishing the purchase of 5 Christmas gifts.
I can't believe all that happened before! Sarah was so happy the whole morning. Hopefully she will pick up some more sound theology during the next few months!!!
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