Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Happiness is . . . having a newborn


While organizing photo files on our computer, I came across this picture and fell in love all over again. And as much as this picture made me smile, I felt a little sad knowing our babies aren't so newborn anymore. And sure, there are things I would have done differently, but I really feel like I've enjoyed this time with our babies. It has gone by so fast, but I remember enjoying it all--well almost all of it. Thankfully, I know I get to do this all over again when the time is right.

So today, I'm thankful that Heavenly Father loved me enough to stretch and pull me into a mother who enjoys, and is still learning to enjoy, each stage of her children.

Josie was happy that she turned fear into faith by getting the clean clothes out of the dryer even when she was scared of the dark (we need to replace some bulbs down stairs). And even though she cried during it, she still did it and for that we are all proud of her.

Joshua was happy that he didn't get scared when more light bulbs burned out down stairs when he was playing. (Can you tell we need to replace some bulbs?)

1 comment:

An said...

I just read a bunch of your posts all at once, and really enjoyed them. I appreciate how honest and real they are. I'm really happy that you are writing about your life in a place that I get to read what you've written. Sorry to not comment on each one, but I really need to do some house work today!! Aaggh!