in the morning or after naptime when they’re super cuddly,
the giggles they get from “this little piggy,”
those rare times when sharing seems easy,
when they smile for photos,
(man, i love this one)
the moments they sleep soundly in the bed beside me,
(these are usually rare and often accompany a serious virus, so I dislike these moments as well)
when they just seem to get it. they’ll surprise you and do something so kind, so generous.
(which is usually followed by a week of tantrums.)
oh, the storytime. story reading, story telling, teaching them to read…sooo sweet.
dressing them up in their cute little clothes…or watching them run in their diapers all day.
But even better are the moments when no one else is watching, the day-in, day-out of living their joy and seeing them change.
when they say, “wuv you” or “I love you, Mommy. You’re my bestest friend.”
(or when they say this morning….”Mommy, pleeease help me find it. Daddy’s a builder, he can’t help me find things!”)
They’re not always captured in the most beautiful photography, but that’s not the point. Sometimes they just sneak up on you and become this little person…it’s amazing.
when you get to marvel at the sweet pieces that make them whole.
These are moments that matter, that lift me up.
At least that’s what I’m telling myself when we’re up all night with little ones coughing.
🙂
Here’s to keeping it real and to the moments in your life.
I love it! Kiddos are such a marvel, aren't they?
Your kids are beautiful!! I hope you have a wonderful day, and keep enjoying all those little moments.
how adorable are those kiddos! my favorite moments are when my kids spontaneously hold hands with one another. i love seeing the bond they have and the love they share.
Wow! You said it all with pictures and words. Mine are mostly grown up now, but there are still moments…especially with my 10 year old.
Love this post. You have such beautiful children. Both of mine are sleeping peacefully next to me on the couch definitely one of my favorite things in the world.
What a beautiful post! I needed to read this today (it was a rough day with my nine. . . almost 10 year old!). It goes by so quickly! Thanks again for the post. I just might have to print this out and keep it in my journal. PS – your kids are adorable!
It's so wonderful seeing someone your age slow down and take the time to truly savor those sweet moments. Time passes so quickly! I truly enjoy reading your blog. Nancy Strother
I have to completely agree! It is such a blessing to be able to see them grow, change and develop their personalities every day!! Children really are one of lifes greatest pleasures…Becky