I have really loved watching Dietrich grow and learn new things. It's incredible how quickly he changes day to day! I'm so excited to see more of his personality come out as well.
It has been great for my sense of humor. I think it helps to be able to laugh things off--like being spit up on for the third time that day or hearing your little two month old let out a man-sized burp.
2. What has been a motherhood surprise?
I was pretty nervous about being a mom when I was pregnant. It's such a huge calling and responsibility. I knew that I would love my baby when he came, but it has blown me away how much I really do love Dietrich. It kind of reminds me of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" when the Grinch's heart grows three sizes. I think having Dietrich has grown my ability to love other people more deeply.
3. What has been difficult about being a momma?
It's difficult (but good) to consider someone else above myself so much of the time. I don't have the freedom to just take off and do something spontaneously--at least at his age right now. It takes a lot of planning to get out of the house (feeding Dietrich beforehand, working around his naps, etc.), and if you know me, planning isn't always my strength. It has definitely revealed how selfish I can be with my time and energy.
One quick funny story about this was the first time we had to take Dietrich to a doctor's appointment. Ramsey and I thought we would get him ready and go to Chick-fil-a for lunch beforehand. Dietrich ended up having a big diaper blowout right as we were going to leave. When I was changing him, he peed on me and the shirt I had just put him in. Needless to say, we didn't end up eating out haha.
4. With the busyness of caring for a baby how have you still been able to stay connect with The Lord?
I just started a Bible study on James a couple of days ago that I found online [http://jenwilkin.podbean.com/]. I enjoy in-depth studies, and I think it has helped to have something more structured. I've realized that I just need to be okay with doing it in small chunks throughout the day sometimes instead of the sit-down-in-a-comfy-chair-to-read-and-journal-for-an-hour quiet time.
5. How can we be praying for you, Ramsey, and Dietrich? :)
We are taking Dietrich on his first road trip to see family in a few weeks. We'd love prayer that he wouldn't catch anything while we're away and that he would adjust well to traveling.
You can also pray for us as the new school year approaches. It will definitely be an adjustment for me being a mom and also wanting to have an impact on campus.
