This morning I didn’t have a very good attitude when I woke up. I hadn’t slept well and I was feeling particularly achy (this pregnancy has been a bit harder than my last one in this way). When Noa woke a little bit earlier than normal I didn’t feel ready to jump into the hustle and bustle of getting our day started. But, what can you do when you have a baby who is awake and wants to get out of bed? So we came downstairs, and I put Noa on the floor to play while I was going to make breakfast. It was pretty cold so I decided to lie down on the floor with her with a blanket for a few minutes to play, as she didn’t seem too hungry. Almost immediately, Noa crawled over to me, snuggled her little head into my chest, and FELL FAST ASLEEP! Just like that! We layed here for about an hour, her sleeping, me dozing on and off and in between thinking what a gift this was. I know it sounds small but any mom will understand how big a blessing unexpected rest is and the refreshment in brings to body and soul. When Noa woke up she still lay there with me for about fifteen minutes playing with my hair and face and neck, and singing with me and “talking” to me. Those of you with toddlers also know that its hard to get a little one to stay still for so long and to just be. What a precious time this was and I will not soon forget the joy it brought my heart. I’m also thankful for the “second chance” the Lord gave me as I began my day.
The picture above is today. Noa and I were matching with our Old Navy vests so I wanted a photo of me and my girl 
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That’s a sweet photo… Always a pleasure to hear what you guys are up to!
Sara-Beth, praise God for His provision for you in such a needed way. I definitely know what a blessing those unexpected times of rest and sweet times with a daughter can be. Praise God for blessing us in so many ways!
I like the video of your house. I can’t believe that Noa is already crawling. Man, how time flys. I have a ne updated blog that you can get to through some of our others friends. I love and miss you guys so much! I can’t wait t o come visit in a year or so!
Sara-Beth… what a precious picture, and what a tender way for God to show Himself in the details of your life! Children are such a blessing from Him. I have been praying for y’all and will continue to pray… now I’ll add “the little things that make pregnancy difficult especially with a little one to chase after” to my list.
We all love you and miss you…
You know, I sat here waiting for your blog pictures to load so I could check out how you are and I thought–”I know her pictures are going to be so cute. It’ll so make me want to see her.” And yep, you’re so cute. And so are those two babies of yours.
Thanks for sharing your mommy moments with me. I look forward to that moment myself one day, Lord willing. How’s the dr. search?
What a blessing. Noa you are such a sweet and loving girl.
I used to nap with my oldest when he was a baby and now that he likes to sleep in and my other is an early riser, I occaisionally get morning cuddle times with him also. Presiouse blessings. There is nothing sweeter than feeling that warm little body pressed against yours