Top: Leith | Denim: AG (on sale!) | Heels: Jessica Simpson | Sunglasses: Chanel | Necklace: Kate Spade | Watch: Fossil | Handbag: Celine
The blouson sleeves of this sweater are a fun detail while keeping a simple look. I think the color and light-weight material make the perfect combo to wear into spring {and even fall} this year. Pair it with a skirt and a statement necklace for a date night, or wear it with flats for running errands with the kids. I’ve already worn it several times and love it!
This week got off to a rough start. No real reason as to why, but Monday was…. well, a Monday. Cora’s naps were way off schedule, the oldest two were complaining about homework, I was super tired and not in a great mood. I was frustrated, stressed, and emotional. I felt like I didn’t get anything accomplished that needed to be done (I didn’t even cook dinner) much less do any of the things that I wanted to do. Thankfully, my husband is awesome at picking up my slack, taking care of dinner, baths/bedtimes with the three oldest kids.
After all of the kids were in bed, I was on Instagram and someone I follow, but do not know personally, shared something that hit home. It was from a book called Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. Referencing the book, she said that women don’t feel like they have enough time in the day to do what they need to do, and that it is true. True because we only have enough time in a day to do what God wants/plans for us to do that day. We become frustrated because we don’t get to do everything we want to get done, because we aren’t seeking him and what he wants us to do.
In an instant I thought, “my kids.” My kids needed me, a lot of me, and that was what Monday was for. I thought about what had stressed me out and how it was nothing compared to what others around me are going though. I thought about the things I didn’t get done and how unimportant they were. I thought about how thankful I was to hold my baby girl who needed the extra time being rocked. For my three-year-old who repeatedly asks, “Mommy, will you play with me?” And for my older two who still need my help. Because I know that one day, which will come too soon, I won’t be able to rock my baby girl, my little boy won’t want me to play with him, and the older ones won’t need my help.
So while I had a long day, shed some tears, and had a bad attitude, I took a breath and thanked God for those four little ones. And pray that I am the best mom possible, doing what God wants me to do each day.
Thanks for reading! I hope you count your blessings and are doing what God wants you to do today.
~ Amy