Thursday, May 7, 2009

Mann macht and Gott lacht

This is a yiddish expression that means "Man makes plans and Gods laughs".

I read this in a book today and I decided it is the theme of our lives right now. Every day I plan what I am going to do and most often it gets blown out of the water by Asher! Yes, I did get to read today - one and a half pages of a novel that I have been working on since before Asher was born. Pre-Asher (from here on out referred to as PA) I was reading at least one book a week in celebration of being done with school and being able to read for fun again! PA I could get ready in the morning all in one process, without breaking to comfort crying and to feed a hungry baby. The old process took about 45 minutes. I have been practicing and have fine tuned getting us ready to two hours - and this is not "prom" ready this is "I think I got mascara on both of my eyes today and probably have on a matching pair of shoes" ready. PA I could leave the house in under a half an our because I didn't have to make five trips back in for things that I might need for him and things I forgot because I still have "pregnancy brain". PA I have never spent so many nights sleeping (or not sleeping) in a lazy-boy recliner or woke up covered with someone else's poop. I can't really remember what I did with all of my spare time or two arms PA but I am sure it involved a lot more sleep! I would never what my PA life back but it sure was different!

HA HA HA from the heavens!

On a larger scale, we thought that we timed having Asher well. We waited a really long time for everything to be "perfect". Perfection never happened so we thought we would settle for "really good". Now really good has gone down the drain with the economy. It looks like Jonny will be laid off at the end of this month when the company he is working for goes under. It will be a good chance for him to make a go of Notting Hill (his company) full time but is definitely not what we were "planning". Asher and I are excited to be able to see him more! I know that everything happens for a reason even if we do not know that reason at this moment and everything will work out eventually but.....

HA HA HA from the heavens!

5 comments:

  1. I know what you mean. Life never goes as plans, but it still works out and usually better than we had planned in the first place! Just hang in there. Sleep will come soon enough (or at least more than you're getting now!) and everything will fall into place. Asher is a doll & I know Johnny will do good with his company! Love you guys!

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  2. Sissy,
    I know i give you some seriouse crap about all of your "when I'm a mom..." stuff, But I really love watching you be a mom and I think you are doing a great job. It really is worth it huh! Love you

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  3. Hey Little Momma!!! I bet you're not so opposed to change anymore huh? Soon you will both have a "schedule" and things won't be so chaotic and sleep deprived all the time. Motherhood is such a life changer but I'm with you, I can't remember or imagine my life without her now!!! And I so love the yiddish quote...so true, so true:)

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  4. LOL about Mandi's "change" comment. :) LOL too about the yiddish quote. I agree with Ab's comment, things work out better when it's God plan and not ours! I think when we reach a valley, it actually brings us closer to God and how can that be a bad thing? Keep the faith! :) I love your little one and your mom stories! :)

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  5. You are so cute! I love watching you melt when you look at your adorable little guy! Great quote! I need to see my little man's smiles! I've only seen him do it in his sleep! Love you babe...you guys are great little parents!!! Mom/Nana

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