Kirra is still having issues with separation anxiety. Tuesday was the worst day that we had. Kirra woke up whining and crying that she didn't want to go to the dayhome. It intensified as we were getting ready. So much so that I gave her a time out. I think it would have helped for Mommy to have a time out instead. She finally ate breakfast but then wouldn't even get her jacket on, at which point I wrestled her into her jacket and car seat. It was miserable. Once I got her to the dayhome, I was a mess. I dropped Jaret off at school and decided to work from home, after a cup of tea and devotion time. Kirra was excited about school when I picked her up since they were having a Valentine's Party. She and I handed out her valentines to her friends but then when it was time for all the moms to leave, Kirra began crying and was inconsolable. Even going to gym for the bouncy castle wasn't helping. I stayed at the school as I was concerned when she wasn't settling. At one point I finally got her to the gym with her class but she didn't want to go join in the fun, even if I stayed right there. Then all of a sudden, I encouraged her to see if she could beat her teacher to the bouncy castle and off she went, happy as could be. The feeling I had as she bounced away was joy and relief. But I also wish I could harness that strategy for future use as it seemed it worked. I am doing some reading on how to help Kirra overcome this separation anxiety. But I need to remember that it is just a stage and this too shall pass.
In this season of parenting, I am searching for wisdom in raising my kids, from Bible reading to prayer to reading various books I come across. I love the job of parenting but I did not love the mommy moment that Kirra and I had on Tuesday. I started reading a book the other day that a friend lent me, and although I just started it, I think will be a great book. The book is called, "Real Moms...Real Jesus." Already in the first chapter I read something that spoke to me. Jill Savage speaks of being a Mom and the ministry opportunity. Ministry of the people standing right in front of us. Those few words, spoke volumes to me as I know that I don't always take this time to minister to the children that I am blessed to raise; those children that are standing right in front of me and who just need me to stop, get down to their level, and love on them. I need to stop more often and take these ministy moments. Whether that be the "ministry of availability" or "ministry of interuptions." I need to see all these moments as important mommy ministry moments. I am excited to read more and will share insight as I read.
This morning, Valentine's Day, Jaret made me smile. He is so considerate and thoughtful. As I woke him up this morning, his first thought was to run downstairs and get his valentine for Kirra. He ran down to get it and was so pleased to wish her a "Happy Valentine's Day" as he hugged her and gave her a valentine. Then he went downstairs again to make both Terry and I a valentine. My heart melted when he brought it over to me. What love! Then as he and I were driving to school, we had a talk about Valentine's day, dating, marriage, and God's plan. Jaret already has a plan for when and who he wants to marry and seemed concerned when I said that perhaps what he wants isn't part of God's plan. He assured me that it must be because he loves Peyton and wants to marry her one day. He is such a romantic. He even has a valentine to deliver all the way to Saskatoon for her. I enjoy these moments with my son and being able to speak into him and planting seeds of understanding for him.
Kirra is growing up so much and has been talking about getting her ears pierced. While my mom was here this past weekend, we went and had her ears pierced at Merle Norman. She did so well. She was hesitant at first and I thought we may not do it but she wanted to go back later in the afternoon and she walked right in without me and no hesitation. She didn't cry or even flinch when their pierced her ears. It looks so adorable and she loves the tiny, pink hearts that are so sparkly in her ears. She is such a girl!
The ups and downs of parenting; I wouldn't change it for anything and I feel truly blessed, from the separation anxiety to valentines and everything in between. Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Enjoy today!
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