Flexibility is the biggest part of parenting, imho~ especially that first year or two. I can remember feeling so incredibly stressed at times if I couldn't get everything checked off my list each day. I quickly learned that my own stress was affecting my baby, my husband, & the entire family- all three of us at that time. This was no bueno, & not glorifying God in any way, so I set out to adjust my thinking on home management~ starting with including it in my prayer time. I figured out that my "list" was never going to be a one & done list, that it's perfectly acceptable for certain items to carry over to the next day, & that I could find satisfaction & peace in what I DID manage to get done that day. I also learned to ask God into these daily things, no matter how small or silly I thought they were, because God cares about every single detail in our lives~ not just the big stuff, which I once thought. That one took me a while, to be honest, & that's alright~ because it did eventually happen, praise God! A patient, calm natured husband is priceless too~ you can learn & grow together without the added stress of unrealistic expectations from your spouse. You each have huge responsibilities within the family, & it seems as though you both respect this fact~ which is beautiful...& oh so helpful.=) So happy for you that this was also modeled for you growing up, within your childhood home & family~ my goodness, what a blessing!Samantha
Hello Samantha. Thank you so much for taking the time to write. That was a very encouraging note. It can be easy to stress and thank you for the reminder to see how it is affecting my family and to pray. You definitely pointed out some things I can work on puting into practice.
I was so happy to hear you are Reformed Baptist!! 🎉 Same. My first clue was the HeartCry mug. 👍🏻 I love watching your videos. Are your parents also Reformed Baptist?
Thank you for joining us! Yes, we love HeartCry. That mug was a gift from one of our visits to the office. God has used them greatly to bless the Church. Yes, my parents are also Reformed Baptist. They live in Maine and have a UA-cam channel about family life to the glory of God.
@This-Blessed-Life I used to listen to Paul Washer as a teen sometimes, but did not become Reformed Baptist until a few years ago. Many in my family are Anabaptist. We have gone back and forth many times about whether to head cover or not, especially since so many we know treat it as a salvation thing. I enjoy seeing women who do.
@@HerdingLittleCowsoh, I agree! And I am subscribed to your channel as well, and I enjoy watching as I have time. Thank you for what you share! I am a mom of 7 myself, and my husband and I are surrounded by people who disagree with our "leaving our family size to God" belief. It's rough out here! But we know what we believe is right. Also, we love children. 👍🏻
@@sophiehomemakermany in Wayland's extended family are Anabaptist also. We become Reformed Baptist in our younger years, having been taught it by our parents and other trusted sources. Both our parents practiced headcovering in accordance with 1 Corinthians 11, and our church does as well, so it was never taught to us in a legalistic context, but rather out of joyful obedience and submission to the order of the God Who saved us. We do not believe we are saved by it.
Justus is so beautiful! What a cutie!! Praying he gets better soon.❤
Thank you! Justus is feeling better now.
15:11 Hey, I have also been thinking of making candied citrus-orange slices, to be exact!
Beautiful life sharing thank you
Thank you for joining us!
Loving this vlog style, you’re like your mother in being so natural in front of the camera.
Love you all so much! -Daddy
We love you too!
Justus is so handsome. He loves the camera.😊
So glad I found your channel! I missed seeing you on your parents channel! Thank you for this video! Praying you have a great December! 🩷
Thank you for joining us! I love having a way to share the blessings of this life God has given us.
You are such a lovely Mum and your little one is gorgeous God Bless you and your family ❤
Thank you so much. God bless!
Justus is such a cutie 🥰 and of course he kept you up all night and is all happy in the morning 😅❤
He is pretty cute if I say so myself. 😂
You’re doing a great job.
Thank you. I learned from some smart people. 😊
Flexibility is the biggest part of parenting, imho~ especially that first year or two. I can remember feeling so incredibly stressed at times if I couldn't get everything checked off my list each day. I quickly learned that my own stress was affecting my baby, my husband, & the entire family- all three of us at that time. This was no bueno, & not glorifying God in any way, so I set out to adjust my thinking on home management~ starting with including it in my prayer time. I figured out that my "list" was never going to be a one & done list, that it's perfectly acceptable for certain items to carry over to the next day, & that I could find satisfaction & peace in what I DID manage to get done that day. I also learned to ask God into these daily things, no matter how small or silly I thought they were, because God cares about every single detail in our lives~ not just the big stuff, which I once thought. That one took me a while, to be honest, & that's alright~ because it did eventually happen, praise God!
A patient, calm natured husband is priceless too~ you can learn & grow together without the added stress of unrealistic expectations from your spouse. You each have huge responsibilities within the family, & it seems as though you both respect this fact~ which is beautiful...& oh so helpful.=) So happy for you that this was also modeled for you growing up, within your childhood home & family~ my goodness, what a blessing!Samantha
Hello Samantha. Thank you so much for taking the time to write. That was a very encouraging note. It can be easy to stress and thank you for the reminder to see how it is affecting my family and to pray. You definitely pointed out some things I can work on puting into practice.
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I was so happy to hear you are Reformed Baptist!! 🎉 Same. My first clue was the HeartCry mug. 👍🏻 I love watching your videos. Are your parents also Reformed Baptist?
Thank you for joining us! Yes, we love HeartCry. That mug was a gift from one of our visits to the office. God has used them greatly to bless the Church.
Yes, my parents are also Reformed Baptist. They live in Maine and have a UA-cam channel about family life to the glory of God.
Yes we are also Reformed Baptist. Glad you found their channel, I think it’ll be a blessing to others.
@This-Blessed-Life I used to listen to Paul Washer as a teen sometimes, but did not become Reformed Baptist until a few years ago. Many in my family are Anabaptist.
We have gone back and forth many times about whether to head cover or not, especially since so many we know treat it as a salvation thing. I enjoy seeing women who do.
@@HerdingLittleCowsoh, I agree! And I am subscribed to your channel as well, and I enjoy watching as I have time. Thank you for what you share! I am a mom of 7 myself, and my husband and I are surrounded by people who disagree with our "leaving our family size to God" belief. It's rough out here! But we know what we believe is right. Also, we love children. 👍🏻
@@sophiehomemakermany in Wayland's extended family are Anabaptist also. We become Reformed Baptist in our younger years, having been taught it by our parents and other trusted sources.
Both our parents practiced headcovering in accordance with 1 Corinthians 11, and our church does as well, so it was never taught to us in a legalistic context, but rather out of joyful obedience and submission to the order of the God Who saved us. We do not believe we are saved by it.
The first year is not easy but naps are your friend .I hope justice gets better and sleeps all night for you guys
@@pennygardner8496 thank you. I love naps. 😁