Monday, April 5, 2010

Stay at Home Mom!

This is one happy boy because his mommy is at home with him all the time now! I have officially been a full time stay at home mom for 4 weeks now. It obviously didn't make me a better blogger, but I think it's made me a better mommy.
Ryder and I have been busy in our first 4 weeks of full time togetherness. He started physical therapy and occupational therapy because his development is a little delayed. We always knew this was a possibility because of the bleed he had on his brain when he was born. Even if you're expecting it though, it's not fun when a "professional" tells you your child is delayed. But God continues to show us grace and remind us of the confidence and hope we have in Him. He is in full control of all the things that happen with our little boy and we trust in Him to take care of Ryder and all his needs. I think it's no coincidence that the first day anyone told us that Ryder had some delays was on my first day at home with Ryder. I was given several activities to do with him to stimulate his development. So Ryder and I do his daily exercises every morning and have lots of good quality playtime throughout the day incorporating exercises! There are a lot of things around the house I thought I would have already gotten done in 4 weeks that haven't been touched, but I've been working on the most important thing! We quickly started seeing some big improvements in the things Ryder is doing and it's so exciting to watch. I'm certain we made the right decision to have me at home full time and I love it! I'm pretty sure Ryder loves it too!

2 comments:

  1. Bethy!! I am so glad you get to stay home with Ryder, I love getting to be at home with Tristan when I'm not at school. I was at AM the other day and told Jeremy that I want to come by and see you and Ry one day when you're free and we can have a playdate...more for us than the boys but it would be great to see you! :)

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  2. I'm so glad you and Ryder are getting so much face time! How amazing is God's timing?! He knew what Ryder was going to need (you) and when. Ryder is very lucky to have such great parents that have given him over to the Lord!

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