Today's blog title is one of my favorite little sayings. I picked it up one summer when home from college and hanging out with some of my favorite friends at what we liked to call "the Warrenton Epicenter" (that was a nickname for my house, because there was really no where else to hang out in Warrenton). As was typical in those days, the phrase related to relationships. When heartbreak came, which it always did, we would say, "keep on keepin' on!" Today I am blissfully married, so I have to keep on keepin' on for a completely different reason. It seems that raising a four month old, working full time, supporting a husband in school full time, having a small part-time counseling gig, and having a husband who caddies whenever you're not working, as well as having very busy roles in church have left me to simply endure. Maybe next week my goal will be to endure well, but today it's simply endure.
Today is Saturday, a day I typically look forward to. But with Shaun having classes this morning followed by a day at the golf course working, Ella and I have been left to our own devises. I usually cringe at the idea of taking her out as it seems to not work so well with her little routine, but today I thought I would defy logic with whimsy because by golly I was in the mood to go shopping. Needless to say two hours later my whimsical side admitted defeat, and I returned home with a heavy heart, while Ella returned with a heavy diaper!
Despite our incredibly busy lives, there are still simple moments like having your baby fall asleep on your chest, or having her burst into laughter at the site of your smile, that make it all worth it. And even though she puts a slight damper into what otherwise could have been a great day of shoe shopping, I'm so grateful for the time I get with her. She's grown a ton, and I know I've been absolutely awful at posting photos of her (please see the above paragraphs as to an explanation:), so here I've posted a few recent photos for everyone to see! She's rolling over now and is getting so strong! I guess you could say she "keeps on keepin' on" too, and in all the right ways:)
4 comments:
I for one am ok with coming home early from shopping. Who know's how much caddying I'd have to do to pay for those shoes. LOL
SHAUN
Oh the life of a mother. Sounds like you need more hours in the day and more arms to be able to get it all done. I wish I could give you a magical formula that would make it all easier but unfortunately that is the life of a mother. Isn't it crazy how we take the smiles or the happy moments as compensation and still say it is all worth it??
Give her two more months. She'll love strolling around Target with you then.
It'll get better, I promise!
You should change your profession and become a writer. I enjoy the writing ALMOST as much as the pictures of my little angel. Thanks so much for all you are doing. I know it is frustrating when all you want to do is be an at home mommy. Nothing lasts forever. You are awesome and I love you!
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