Today I thought I'd play "photo upload roulette." What is P.U.R.? Well, P.U.R. is where I blindly pick a photo to upload and then I have to tell the story behind the photo. Well, looky looky at what popped up! What a surprise. I thought it would be some random computer cables that Job photographed for selling purposes on craigslist. Well, this is much better than that.
Here are my two loveys... my two valentines! I think this photo was taken in December. Job was cold, so he has his huge green comforter wrapped around him. Little V. was nestled in with him, making for a cute photo op. And it just so happens to be one of my favorite pictures of them together.
Job has an ever-present look of sheer delight/joy/playfulness when he's around his baby girl, whom he loves so much. Isn't it an amazing thing to see a daddy go gaga over his baby(ies)?
Speaking of babies... I had a dream the other night that I randomly had another baby girl. I just went to the hospital and this dark-haired, olive-skinned baby was waiting for me, all swaddled up as if I had just delivered her. I was so surprised, but so delighted at the same time, but I couldn't imagine loving TWO children. I guess I'll learn more about the heart's capacity to grow in love when the time comes... In the dream, I couldn't decide what to name her, but "Marisa" (Mar-ee-sa, after my paternal gramma), "Clementine" (no clue) and "Genevieve" (again --???) were my options. Weird.
Lent is here! This Lent will be challenging enough as it is. I am an official "tax widow," and the Great Compline services are difficult to handle on my own with V. Job asked me what my "goals" were for this Lent, after having shared with me his own personal goals in spiritual achievement. But I drew a blank. I thought of the x amount of poopy diapers I change in a day, and the other ascetic labors of motherhood. Isn't that "fasting" enough? *wink* Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me, a sinner.
My brothers and sisters, please forgive me if I have offended you.
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As God forgives, I forgive.
Beautiful pix Katie.
Dont ever underestimate the work of motherhood. It is Gods greatest career!
I forgive. Forgive me!
I had a dream last night that I was suddenly 7 or 8 months pregnant. And I often have dreams of nursing babies that aren't mine. Ah, the old biology trying to thwart our "stop at two" plans....
God forgives, and I forgive. I ask forgiveness for my offenses.
Such an adorable photo! And, Marisa.
I forgive as God forgives, forgive me.
Sweet photo! Weird dream! I had the same thoughts about loving two, but it is true that your love expands and even changes. Have a fruitful lent.
more photo roulette please.
still here...
Christ is Risen!
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