Overwhelm. I am sure every momma knows this feeling. Little ones constantly needing you, touching you, and talking at you can be sensory overload all on its own. On top of that, there's work to be done, dinner to be made, loved ones to check on, and certain standards that we set for ourselves to upkeep. It's just too much. In my small group, we're going through the book Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen. This study focuses in Philippians and how our thoughts affect, well... everything. One of the exercises is to recognize your primary emotions that drive your thoughts. I have to say, mine is overwhelm and it's fed by self-doubt. So often I doubt my capabilities in motherhood. I've read so many parenting books, why can't I handle toddlers and a household without losing my mind by the end of the day? Some days I loose my mind by breakfast! Haha. While working on the first weeks "homework" for the Bibl...
Have you ever gotten a job you weren’t really qualified for? Like... maybe the employer mixed up your resume with someone else and you got the job? I feel like God does that to us sometimes. He really shows off His power by using the unlikely to do great and unexpected things. Motherhood wasn’t something on my to-do list. I avoided babysitting not potty trained children my entire life. I was a dog mom, a new cat mom, and purr-fectly (sorry, had to) content with that. Then, my husband James and I got the shock of our lives. TWINS. I’m a small person. When we found out about the pregnancy, I was 95 pounds. I’m five foot tall. (5’ 2” when I tease my hair) How in the ham sandwich am I supposed to carry twins?! Besides my physical stature, James did not have a job. I thought, ok Jesus... we’re about to have a chat. How do You think we can handle this? Neither of us have ever changed a diaper, I’m the one with the income. If I have to go on ...