Counting My Blessings

I don’t know if it’s because we’re all feeling better or what, but we had a very low-key, lazy weekend and I’ve just enjoyed almost every moment of it. Even though it’s hard and tiring, even though I really need more me time, even though I really need time with girlfriends, sometimes it’s hard not to just look around you at such precious souls and faces and relish in the blessings. I did so much filming and picture taking this weekend of practically nothing, just because they’re cute. Especially the toddler stage. Is there anything cuter than those tiny little bodies trying to do such big things? And those tiny faces with all that jibber jabber coming out? My little girls learn new words every day. I love this stage. I am starting to see them communicate with each other and summon each other for various things. My latest favorite - Ashley: "Ray Ray - dance!" My heart melts when they take me by the hand to lead me somewhere. It’s so funny when they sing and dance, and when I look into their eyes, I know there are these huge souls stuck inside these little bodies, just wanting to let the world know who they are.

My older girls amaze me at the people they are becoming. They are learning that they are daughters of God. They make me so proud when they are kind and empathetic to other children. They are complete geniuses and blow me away in that regard. Mackenzie's memory and her love for reading (and her ability) are incredible. Kaitlyn's ability to reason, her perceptiveness on all levels, and her attention to detail (as generally seen in her artwork) don't seem possible for a child her age. They are developing their talents and interests – art, dance & gymnastics. It’s really fun to see them start to blossom in that way. And to hear their singing – what can I say? I’ve always loved it but now it’s really getting better and they are just oh so sweet and sincere when they sing. Anyway, I’m just taking in the wonder of it all. I don’t get a chance to do that too often. I feel like I miss a lot because I’m just too busy to spend quality time with them, at the moment they are needing me. I’m hoping as they get older that I will have more opportunities to find those special moments. In the meantime, I better keep my eyes open because they are only little once, and they are growing fast!