I had expected a very rough day as the Mr. Mom has been taking its toll on me physically (poor sleep overnight feeding Makena) as well as emotionally (again, I'm not a very patient dad). I figured that since it was day #3, I'd have even less in reserve with which to start the day. It wasn't the day I had expected, rather it was pretty great. The highlights are pretty much from Karis as Lena has still been pretty much immobile and Makena, well, she's just started to make expressions.
As I'm nearing 40, my memory continues to go. I knew of 3-4 things earlier today. But now as I type, I can recall only two.
When I took Karis out of the crib this afternoon, she held on tight and didn't want me to set her down. That is rare. Typically, she wants to be very independent. She pointed out things in her bedroom and I happily carried her to them enjoying this rare occasion. Then later while we were downstairs (and I was still carrying her), I picked up my work phone that has email on it. Most of the time, Karis will try to grab it from me. But today, she instead leaned down in front of my face (while I was carrying her up near my shoulder) so that we would make eye contact. When we locked eyes, she slowly moved her face in to mine and gave me a kiss. She did this not once... not twice... not three times... but four times. I cannot honestly say that I repeated it three additional times because I wanted to she if she'd repeat, but at least the 4th one was a test. =) It was so darned cute. She had a great big smile and big eyes each time, too.
The other item is just more of an observation. A couple of months ago, I lifted up Karis to the gymnastic rings hanging in our back yard. I forget the technical name, but she took one in each hand and kept herself in the hanging position all by herself for a few seconds. I had tried to see if she'd repeat on other occasions outside but to no avail. Well, today while we were at the park across the street I made another opportunity. They had these triangular shaped bars closely strung on one of the jungle gyms. So I lifted her up and let go of her to see what she'd do. She hung there all by herself for about 5 seconds. She's 27.5 pounds mind you. I was quite impressed.
If I recall the other highlights, I'll update.
My reminder: Thank the Lord that His mercies renew each morning.
Lamentations 3:21-23 reads:
21 Yet this I call to mind
and therefore I have hope:
22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed,
for his compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
