New Season

 As Max continues to grow and becomes more active I felt that putting him in daycare once a week will be good for his social skills, motor skills and allowing him to be independent.   I had shared on my Facebook that many breakthroughs were happening in our home - This was one of them.   I'll never forget the JOY that I felt when I got the text from Yolanda that there were a few drop in openings.  This was an answered prayer.  I was standing in the bathroom frustrated because things were going off in our home and to get this text was a RELIEF.  I ran in the kitchen screaming like a crazy lady HA!  I'll never forget the expression Alex gave me.  We laughed and we prayed because we knew God will provide as He always does.

As much as I LOVE being a stay at home mom and spending every minute with Max I knew in my heart that he needs to be with other children.   I knew that I had to let go of my selfish ways and make this about him.  As he continues to grow I am learning that children need to be around other children.   We are blessed to have our Mommy and Me group but he needed more.

Yesterday, Maximus attended Koala'ty Family Daycare for a full day of fun and learning.  We started our day by waking up late, him crying because I had to wake him up early and get him ready.   I knew that this was the enemy trying to stop me from letting him go.  After an hour of craziness and taking a mommy time out we managed to get out of the house on time and have a joyful drive.  I forgot what driving in traffic felt like HA!   When we arrived I just smothered him with kisses, I Love Yous and hugs.  Told him that he is going to meet new friends and have a fun filled day.   I am sure he didn't quite understand what I was saying but when he reads this blog he'll one day understand.   I have to say I was nervous because I wasn't sure if he was going to cry or simply go with Yolanda.   Yolanda greeted us with a sense of warmth and she immediately grabbed Max.  At first he grunted but he felt her comfort and he was perfectly fine.  Such a relief!   I knew he was in good hands.

I received a few texts with pictures and updates.  He was so happy | He played with blocks which are his favorite | Showed Yolanda his building skills | He napped | He made new friends | He shared | He had a yummy lunch | He didn't want to leave | He made new memories <3 

As I drove home all I could do was THANK GOD for his goodness.  I cried in tears of JOY.  Not only was my baby growing but so was I.   Let's face it motherhood is hard.  It's such a mom war.  Someone always has an opinion and more than likely it is not an encouraging one.   As I was worshipping I was asking Him, how can I share this journey and be an encourager.  I am not perfect.  I reach out to my mom friends and ask for help.   That what us mommies need to do - REACH OUT and be an ENCOURAGER.    Our children are our future.   They are watching our every move.  They will duplicate what we do.  In our home we have a guideline that we like to follow:

-God First
-Self
-Marriage
-Children

In this situation this is where I need to put myself first - And that simply means I need to step aside, have faith and know that placing Max in daycare is for his own good.   Also, remind myself that I am a great mother to Maximus.   I am blessed to be a stay at home mom.   Grateful that I get to raise him in the ways of the Lord.   Looking forward to seeing Max grow as a toddler with Koala'ty Daycare.

Yesterday was a gift and it will be a day that we will always treasure because we were blessed with Yolanda, we were blessed with a day of sunshine and all around HAPPINESS.  

Thank You Lord.