Tott's treasures, vol.1

My life has changed quite a bit since we've been back. I started keeping two extra boys (on top of my two), 3 days a week, so I have 2 boys age 3 a 1 1/2 year old girl and a 9 month old boy. Life's a grand adventure and certainly with this mix. Actually, I really think it's from the lover for us and the pay is real good too. The boys are pretty good, but most of all, I am learning a lot about raising kids and loving them and the inadequacies of my heart and life. It's hard not to face the underlying realities of my heart each day when with them. Children seem to demand honesty in us somehow. I am becoming more purposeful in our play and interactions and seeking the Lover more than ever on how to face the day, deal with issues and survive until 5pm.

The part I was most excited about- our "bible time" became the thorn in my spirit, the most difficult time of our day. The Lover showed me that I was trying to get reassurance from old Sunday school rituals instead of letting His Spirit lead the way. I was wanting to get my energetic foursome to sit, listen or discuss- to feast on a huge stale meal, while the Lord has instead been imparting perfectly timed, meaningful treasures in small bite sized pieces.

I'm not sure if it would interest anyone out there for me to share these treasures, but if they can benefit anyone- I'll start posting them. I love how these guys are taking hold of them. My oldest is age 3, so that and under is kind of the age they may be good for.

Tott's treasures, vol.1
I've never been crazy about the song "rock-a-bye-baby", so I made new words to the same tune:

Rock-a-bye baby
In the Lord's arms
With God in control
There are no alarms

Your treasures may break
Your tears, they may fall
But Jesus redeems
Our hopes dreams and all.