And just like that, she's out. After over an hour of trying to get Nova down for a nap, I decided to take her on a drive...I haven't done that before. One thing I'm constantly learning as a mom is how to simply "let go" and go with the flow of life. I've always been a big planner and like to know the next step...OF EVERYTHING. Can anyone else relate? The minute I became a mom was the minute I truly realized this life is not my own and there's only so much I can control.....and that's actually a good thing. Each time Nova does her own thing, changes up the way our schedule is going, or makes me realize that I want to be my absolute best for her, I realize all over again that I'm constantly learning to be a better version of myself. Less planning, more flexibility. Less stressing, more praying. Less control, more trusting. This thing I call "moming" is channeling me to grow in ways I wouldn't have changed otherwise. It's a blessing. It's often terrifying since kids don't come with an instruction manual - an even better reason to get on my knees and make sure I'm doing this to my best ability. When we want to be better in certain areas of our life God does not magically give it to us, rather He gives us OPPORTUNITIES to practice what we're working towards. This new season of more flexibility, patience, and selflessness is a good place to be. Once we give up control and allow God to shape us, we end up in wonderful places we never imaged possibly. What areas in your life will you give God control and allow Him to shape you for the better? #momlife #blessed #growth
