There ended up not being any snow, but it was still a lot of fun! The young adult group at our church went to a camp about 45 minutes away for a weekend away from everything. It ended up being not just a weekend away, but, for Daniel and me, a weekend with a taste of having a baby! There was only one room for the married couples (all three of us!), and two of the couples had babies under a year. Granted, it was ONLY a taste -- when the babies cried at night, we only woke up and then got to roll over and go back to sleep while the parents took care of the children -- but it was a taste nonetheless. Daniel and I sort of know, but it was made even more real to us this weekend, that babies are a LOT of work. After one particularly bad night, I asked one mom if it was still worth it even after a night of no sleep. Before she could answer, another girl popped in and said "well, it's too late for you now!". I'm sure it had nothing to do with not getting much sleep on hard bunk beds, but I wanted to say with all sarcasm, "oh, it IS?! I thought I could still take it back!". Yes, I am aware of biology and the fact that it is too late to turn back now, but somehow it still seemed important to know whether a mom still thought it worth it all, even when baby has kept her up all night. I never did get an answer, but somehow I think it probably is still worth it. I imagine our little one smiling at me and snuggling against me, and think that it will probably always be worth it, even when running on no sleep. And most people know that I am virtually obsessed with getting enough sleep!!
Side note: We have a second ultrasound tomorrow...keep praying that all is well! I'll post more pics when I get them. Thanks!
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It really IS worth it - and I'm saying that after two nights in a row with basically no sleep. Wendy was sick, and sick babies don't want their Daddies, they want their Mommies. Yes, you will undoubtedly have times when you feel like you just can't do it anymore. But then your husband will step in, or Grandma will come over, or baby will decide to take an unscheduled 4 hour nap, and all will be well! :-)
Congratulations Daniel and Elizabeth! It's great to hear from you and to find out your exciting news! There's nothing like being a parent and you two will be wonderful at loving and caring for your little girl. Even when VERY sleep deprived, Madi can melt my heart with just a smile or a "Mommy". So yes, it's DEFINITELY worth it. We'll be praying for you!
Love,
Allison (and Ted & Madigan too!)
bowsmanfamily.blogspot.com
Hey! I love your blog - your sweet heart just speaks volumes through it. I just wanted to add another resounding "YES!" to your question about it being worth it. The parent/child relationship is so special, and just like in all the most important relationships in our lives, living and working through the tough times is worth all the rest. For every tear, you will have a hundred laughs. Y'all are going to be great parents!
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