God knew what He was doing and I am grateful

I was married less than a year after graduating from high school and by 19 I was a mom. I'm sure there were some that shook their heads, maybe whispered that I was too young. I've never felt like I was behind the wheel, so to speak, as far as the direction my life has taken. Not that I have any regrets or would have changed a thing. That's not what I mean, just the opposite. It seems like things have always fallen into place even though I didn't realize it at the time.

I sit here spent, exhausted. My three year old house guest has worn me down. If I ever doubted it before, I am now so convinced that it was a good thing, a very good thing that I had my children young.  If only I had known how to sew back then....

A Christmas skirt with an appliqued tee and headband. Do you think her mom will mind if I send her home with a pile of new duds? Tomorrow, I'm thinking she needs a cute little Christmas apron.

This Gratitude Friday, as much as I am enjoying having a little ball of energy zipping through my house, I am so grateful I had my children young. 

Comments

[Mindy]

I am adoptable.

[Min]

Tell me about it. I think that 3 year olds have so much energy because they take all of ours. ;) Super cute skirts, by the way!

[Harriett]

I agree with you every day when I drag this 42 year old body out of bed to spend another day with my little 3 year old late arrival. And he was the planned one! My husband thinks he is keeping us young ++ I think he is killing me!

[kirsten]

love, love, love the outfit - SO cute. you knoow her mom is going to be so thrilled - and i'm sure the little cutie is, too.

love the blue in the skirt - so cute!

[carol]

Cute outfit, cuter model!

[katie]

GAWSH, is she the cutest! Have I used that word too much recently in your comments? I can hardly stand the cuteness, really. Love the ensemble.

[Tami]

I have 2 little ones (boy and girl) 21 months and 10 1/2 months any time you feel an itch to sew something cute. Just kidding. You always do such fabulous work! I adore this Christmas outfit.

[Sarah]

Looks like you are having lots of fun. I'm sure Mum will have as big a smile as Miss 3 when she sees all her new clothes.

[Patricia]

She's adorable. I bet she feels like a pampered princess.

BTW....my 2 girls are available, LOL!

[minniepumpkin]

You are so my kind of person! I adore your blog. I had lexi when I was 23! So I know what you mean. And how precious are you to send her home with duds!?! Can I send lexi over. I am actually sending her cousin home with ther apron tomorrow and a box stash of their sugar cookies. Drop by my blod for pics. This is precious! You have a great weekend!

[denice]

Gasp! Too cute! :)

[manda]

Yeah, what can I say? Bella's killing me - in the best possible way of course!
Beautiful skirt and beautiful model. I have to learn to sew!

[lla]

A darling little outfit for a darling little girl! (Can I be the next house guest? All my skirts are black....)

It's funny, here in ATL - women my age (our age) are just having their first. When I go up to KPT to visit, women my age (again, our age!) are just becoming grandmothers!

Once again, I am out of sync with all trends...

[linda]

I had my first at age 29 and do you know how many times in the middle of the night I wished I had had my kiddos in my early 20s? Too many to count, but like you, God had a plan. I wouldn't have been a good mom until that age - it took so many experiences for me to grow into the mom I am. And for that, I am grateful, too.

How long do you have that ball of energy staying with you? She's adorable!

[kim in Camas]

She looks like she is having a great time. Love her stance. So cute.
I forget that I'm an older mom.........feels funny even saying that.

[Megan]

Lucky, lucky, little ball of energy. That's a sweet outfit. You sew really fast!

[Vicki]

What a cutie. I am sure Mom will be very please with any new outfits she goes home with. Hey...I have three. Can they come for a visit? :)

[Rebekah]

great blog!

[Dana]

She is just too cute! And so is her outfit! Thanks for your kind words. We are recuping slowly and steadily. I, too, married young and had kids young. I am so enjoying my baby nephew and my older, mature children.

[Lori V]

Very cute, Autum, the niece and the outfit. How fun for her to have such a special time with your family.

[Sharon]

I too was a very young mother - my first when I was 17, the second when I was 18. They are both grown and I am so glad I had them while I was very young! I get to work with the under five crowd at Church so I get to be around these bundles of energy and joy every week. I love them to death but they can wear ya out.

Love the outfit - great idea for a young visitor. Think I might borrow your idea.

[sherry]

You know, I'm also thankful I had my children young. . .for the same reason. I'm far too old and tired now. When I feel wishful for the economic security delayed childbearing can bring, I try to imagine a house full of toddlers at my age. Yikes!

[jessica]

you must be having so much fun with this darling little child. yes, three is a very adorable age. she is sweet.

[amandajean]

love the posts about your little house guest...she is adorable. I am sure her momma will be thrilled with the new clothes. You are highly talented and generous to just whip those things up for her. How sweet! I tend to agree that sewing for girls is so much more fun than sewing for boys...I have 2 boys and now a baby girl. I haven't sewn much for her yet, but I do have plans to!!! I should say, though, that my boys are pretty appreciative of my sewing/crafts and they encourage me...it's really quite sweet, but nothing beats crafting some little sweet something for a precious little girl!