Success!

Success is an interesting thing. I wonder how people define success on a regular basis. For most of my professional life, I have defined success as meeting the need of at least one member in my congregation. Each one is important, you see.
As a mother I have questioned my success repeatedly, especially over the last few months.
Tonight I experienced success in a new way. See, I've been having a bit of trouble keeping up with Baby Boy's appetite. I know there could be a lot of reasons for this, including a growth spurt, but it has caused me to fret none the less. So, today, on a whim, I purchased some rice cereal. He might eat it, I thought. While I was baking my casserole {gasp, I know, on a week night!} I just quickly whipped up some rice cereal with a bit of breast milk. (I know, it wasn't quite that quick or easy, but I'm optimistic!)
Wouldn't you know, he LOVED it! How do I know? He yelled at me every time I even thought about walking away. He opened his mouth in anticipation. He even let Kiddo feed him a spoonful.
Tonight - success looks like a happy baby smiling back at me as put the bowl away and sign "all done." And while the success feels good, I must admit that I am not ready for this step. However, I know that there are very few things that I am ready for before they must be done. Perhaps this is God's lesson for me today - sometimes that which we are not ready for but attempt anyway will be that which makes us feel most successful. What do you think?
P.S. The casserole was awesome, thanks to the pioneer woman.