Eventful, I Suppose

Today was one of those days that was eventful for our home, but really could have been happening in any home anywhere.

First of all, Shane brought me flowers when he came home.  Love.

Also, Lieren went potty on the potty.  I know!  I totally can't believe I'm thinking about potty training her.  But she has been "talking" about going potty for a few weeks now.  So I started sitting the two littles on the potty at bathtime, which they think is hilarious.  Then this morning, after Lieren told me she needed to go, then proceeded to go, I told Shane that if she was an only child I would potty train her right now.  But it's just so much work, I said.  To which he replied, And it will be less work later?  I think I just shrugged my shoulders.  But two hours later I decided I didn't have anything to lose and, with absolutely no plan in mind, started taking her.  Tonight after dinner she came and told me she needed to go so we went, then went again.  There were also accidents.  So we'll see.  The jury's still out.  But it sure would be nice to have her trained before another little comes!

Then here was the scene in Silas' room at the end of his "rest-time".  Yes, I have become willing to drop his nap.  So he rests, reads books, and plays quietly till the clock says 3.  Today he came out after reading books for a while and I could tell he was really tired.  So told him he had some more time to stay in his room and why didn't he sit in his chair?  I heard him rocking for a while and then quiet.  The jury is also still out on this whole dropping nap thing.  Today he slept, but tonight he is sick.  So who knows what the next few weeks will bring?  But I will say that our home has been more peaceful, and so has my heart, since I let go and became willing for him to stay awake if he needs to.

Finally, not to leave Simeon out, I have been finding some new ways to work with Sim's irregular sleeping patterns.  This morning was super sweet.  He sat by me on the couch as I ate my cereal, taking bites here and there while the other two children slept soundly.  Then he played at my feet as I had a quiet time.  Like with Silas and naps, it feels good to not try to fight who my children are and what it seems they need.  Trust me, I haven't always been here.  The Lord knows I've begged Him to change some sleep issues in this house.  But He has been faithful to keep teaching me that while He might not change what I would like changed, His grace is sufficient.

To add to all that, as I mentioned above, I think we have sick kids tonight.  So here's me heading to bed.  Might be a long night...