I love my boys...

There are times when Cade is cranky or Brant and I don't agree on something, but God's love never fails. We always come back together to understand each other because we love each other enough to care about why the crankiness or the misunderstanding. Sometimes it seems like understanding Cade is easier than Brant...but we are all learning. And if I give up in the hard times then it doesn't get any easier. I have noticed that through our growing together we have strengthened each other so much and helped each other follow after Christ more. Now it is our turn to sharpen our baby boy. He is learning so much and growing so fast that sometimes it is hard to keep up, but like I said before if we give up when it gets hard it doesn't get any easier. Last night was a "spare the rod" evening. Cade decided he was going to protest going to sleep. It was not very easy and was not over quickly...he was reprimanded for getting up and told to lay back down. We had to physically lay him down many times after his correction. But you know...It worked. This morning I thought he was cranky because he was tired only to find out he wasn't tired at all, but he did not scream when I laid him down (I think he remembered last night)...he laid there for a few minutes (about 5) and then he crawled over to his music box (that is on the side of his crib) and pushed the button (which I usually do for him to fall asleep to). He was just sitting there playing with the music box...making it start and stop and touching all of the new textures. At that point I knew he was not sleepy and knew that he just wanted to play with toys... so... I brought him out to play for another hour. After that the crankiness arose again...it was nap time. I laid him down and he is out for the count!
I write all of this to say...never give up on your spouse or your children...if you are consistent with your children they become secure in that and know you love them (even if you swat them). If you are consistent with your spouse they know you care about their feelings and want to love and respect them with all you have...in turn they will do the same for you! Love with the Love of the Lord!! Be a Blessing today!!
~Meg~