Here it is, the beginning of my first blog. I have never really thought that a blog would really be my "thing," but now that my kids are providing numerous opportunities of sayings and happenings that I would like documented for me, I decided this might be worth spending a little time on. My dad likes to call and ask if there are any "Lillianisms" for the day. Our darling two year old provides plenty of laughs in a day. Motherhood has been the sweetest adventure I could have ever embarked upon and sharing this adventure with my incredible husband makes me know that I am one blessed woman!
Well, now back to this blog. There seems to be some sort of added pressure with my first blog but I don't really know where to start, except with today. Tonight we were all sitting on the couch, kids were freshly bathed, and we were watching the Game 1 of the World Series, when Lillian asks "what is today?" I proceed to fumble through an answer when I look to my partner for some assistance. He continues with a long-winded (sorry babe) yet thorough explination of what "today" is to our two year old, while she stares at us with her thumb in her mouth and rubbing her pink bunny. We try to tell ourselves that kids think so simply but these questions that kids present their parents with are far from simple. I mean really, I could say "Well Lillian, today is 24 hours" in which she may respond with "what are hours?", in which I could go back with "its how we measure time and we get time by the rotation of the earth spinning on its axis as well as how long it takes earth to orbit around the sun, which takes 364 1/4 days and that is why every four years we have a leap year...etc." Wow. Really Lillian, I have no idea what is "today."
My "todays" sure looks a lot different than it did just a few years ago. My mom reminded me the other day of how much my life has changed in a little over 4 years. A little over 4 years ago, I was teaching 6th grade in Tulsa, Oklahoma, living with my parents (which I loved every minute of living with them), to now, living in Colorado, married to the man of my dreams, and staying at home with my two fantastic children (and all that brings along with it). As Daniel and I recounted the last 4 years together and all that has gone on, we both agreed that the next four years do not need to be quite so eventful!
At the end of each "today" my goal is that my family feels loved and valued and that I have honored and served my Lord.
Well thats it, end of blog one. It will only get easier from here, right? :)
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The name's Grothe ("Grow-thie"). Daniel and Lisa, married in 2005. Three stellar kids, Lillian, Wilson and Wakley. Colorado residents. Jesus followers. Outdoor fanatics. Sports enthusiasts. Music lovers. Reading junkies.
Lisa...A wonderful beginning...I look forward to following your "tales" of the Grothe Family. Your story about "What is today?" is a great starting point. Dear Lillian: "Today" is the beginning of all the tomorrows to come. Look all around you. The things you see and feel, like your soft bunny, or your comforting thumb are "today". Your mommy and daddy,right beside you, reading a story or giving you a hug are "today". You can touch "today" with you fingers, it's all around you. You can even smell "today", like mommy baking cookies, or daddy after he shaves in the morning. "Today" is Lucy playing outside and barking, then running inside and putting her cold nose against you. "Today" is having mommy or daddy count you in and then you play your drums and sing a song that only you know the words. It's your song for "today" and you sing it and play it because that's how God made you. "Today" is holding Wilson and feeling his life wiggle and giggle in your arms. He looks at you, and you know that "today" you are a big sister and that he loves you because his eyes tell you so. Every "today" is special because it is a gift from God. He loves you so much, he gave you a "today" so you could do all the things he has planned for you. And at the end of "today" you can pray with mommy and daddy and thank Jesus that he gave you "today" and all that happened. Then close your eyes and sleep peacefully, because tomorrow will be just as exciting as "today". Love you all...Pops
ReplyDeleteLisa I loved reading this! I look forward to tuning in to all of your fun stories :) Your father's comment was breath-taking. I think writing runs in the family :)
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