Settling In

Day 3 at home is almost over. Things are still crazy, but it's nice being home and trying to settle in with a new baby. Lanie is enjoying being home, but we are trying to figure out her sleep schedule because it isn't too in-tune with ours! Imagine that! I am guessing the Saturdays of sleeping until 9 are over. But's it's all well worth it.

I had my first Epiphany Team meeting today and it was just great. There were lots of people there and everything went very smooth. I know it is going to be an awesome weekend and I am glad the first team meeting is under my belt. I was a bit anxious, to say the least, with all the OTHER stuff going on right now, but I should have known that God always works things out perfectly! Worrying about HIS stuff really is a waste of time. I am very grateful for all of the folks who answered the call to serve.

Now we are getting ready for our first full week back at home with Lanie. We will see what kind of routine we can get it with the kids getting off to school and Meghan and I enjoying some time at home together with Lanie. It really is a blessing to be able to take paternity leave for a full week so I can stay home and help Meghan make the adjustment to having a new baby around. I have never been able to do that before and I am pretty excited about it. When Clay was born, I missed 2 days and was back in the classroom. But I didn't have the time then either because I was just beginning my career as a teacher. Now I do and I going to use it. Although I love my job, I know time goes way too fast so to be able to share the first couple of weeks with mom and baby is priceless. I don't think many dads get to experience those first few weeks at home so I am going to take advantage of it while I can. In the whole scheme of things, missing work for several day to stay home and bond with my little girl while helping Meghan adjust to all that goes along with being a mom is WELL WORTH IT! She really has tough job, but I must say over the past couple of days I have seen her do it with grace and without complaint! Even though sleep has been almost non-existent, she has kept a great attitude and I am thankful that our children have such a devoted, caring mommy. So as this day comes to a end and I reflect over the past several days and all of the amazing things I have been a witness to, I am very aware of what a blessed life I have been given and what an amazing family God has allowed me to be a part of. Just when I think things are going good, He steps it up a notch and offers great! I just hope I can keep that perspective...