We have both just enjoyed being parents. We love it! I am amazed at how fast the time is flying. Ella is learning new things every day. Phil is so in love with Ella it makes my heart melt... sometimes I have to say I'm a bit jealous... but I'm so happy that he adores her so much.
I have started a park day for some of my girlfriend's and me to have some fun together. We are reading a book together, Shepherding a Child's Heart. Even though Ella is not even 4 months old yet, Phil and I are wanting to soak up as much positive information on how to raise Ella to know what it means to love Jesus, and also for us to learn how to teach her that.
Today when I was cleaning up and doing laundry I was noticing how Ella sat in her cute purple 'bumbo' just watching my every move... sometimes it's overwhelming to think that God has placed us in charge of this innocent little life.
On Mother's Day we dedicated Ella, basically, in front of our church, friends, and family, committed ourselves to raise Ella in a Christian home.
I love that Phil and I, even before Ella was born, have set some goals for our family, something to strive for. We have always watched our friend's and family around us and talked about ways that we want things to be in our house... now I know every child and family is different, but we believe that there are some core things we can do... which brings me back to the book that my friend's and I are reading through together. It is a wonderful guide. I'm sure I'll read it many times over throughout my years of parenting, but it's so nice to have another Biblical perspective, and bounce ideas off friends.
Please keep us in your prays as we strive to raise Ella to be a woman after God's own heart.
