For My Little Bit

I fell in love with this sweet yellow vintage print. I waited a while to find the right compliment for the reverse side. This will be Little Bit's car seat canopy. I have found much joy in making things for her, as with the others, she feels real to me when I imagine holding her in the blankets and being protected by the things I have made.

DJ has been in St. George this week. I have had a hard time with this one. Each day I feel as if I have only myself to lean on and that I am not enough. My strength is tapped.

There are days I am so tired, and feel so used by my children. I swear I cannot take another day, not another hour, I cannot pick up another sock, I cannot sweep up another crushed fishy cracker or grape! KIDS FOR SALE - CHEAP!

But then . . . (often after a time out in my bathroom) selfishness subsides, I humble myself and (usually have to apologize to them for being cranky) take a good look into their eyes. Therein is my life, my work, my glory! My babbies. My world. I want nothing more than their peace and their joy.

And so I start again.

Thank you neighbors, family, and my Heavenly Father. I know I labor not alone.

I just had a good talk with DJ. (Those are difficult and rare on the phone!) I forget occasionally that this is hard for him too. He doesn't want to be away. He has to wake early every morning, work non stop all day in all kinds of weather, solve problems, drive forever, eat lousy food and retire to a strange bed in a lonely motel. So my man, I love you. I appreciate you. Thank you! Come home soon.