Today I was reminded how lucky I am. Dan came home after seminary today (something he never does) because he had a little time to spare before he had to be at Children’s Hospital. Annie was still asleep, but Leah was charming Dan with her morning cuteness. I could tell he didn’t want to leave. But he gave her yogurt covered mouth a little kiss anyway, and walked out the door to go to work. On his way out, he said to me, “You’re lucky.” And I’m pretty sure he had forgotten that it was St. Patrick’s Day today.
Sometimes I forget how truly lucky I am. It’s good to be reminded every once in a while. I have two adorable little girls and I am so lucky to be able to stay at home with them. Some days are harder, and my patience wears thin, but I still think to myself, “Would I rather be doing anything different?” No. Even when they throw tantrums, or take 15 minutes to buckle their own seat belt, or fight, or cry for milk in my face . . . . I love it. I love it all. I love staying at home with my girls. Because for all those bad moments, there are many more good moments, and I wouldn’t want to miss them for anything.
Today has been a really good day.
Today I got to cuddle in my bed with Leah. She really is cute in the mornings.
Today I got to listen to my girls giggle and play with each other in the bath.
Today I got to wrap Leah up in her towel and hold her like a baby. She loves this.
Today I got to help them button their buttons on the clothes I picked out for them to wear.
Today I got to brush out their beautiful long hair. And tie a bow in Annie’s.
Today I got to help Annie do her jobs and then watch her so proudly put stickers on her chart.
Today I got to pretend to be a rabbit and run away from lions and foxes at Singing Time.
Today I marched in a musical band with my girls and 20 of their friends.
Today I got to give my girls underdogs on the swings.
Today I got to sit in the sun and talk to my friends while I watched my girls play.
Today I got to hold and kiss my girls when they got hurt on the playground.
Today I got to listen to their sweet voices sing songs in the car.
Today I got to make my girls chocolate milk.
Today I got to read Leah a book before her nap.
Today I got to listen to Annie practice her reading.
Today I’m lucky. And it’s only 3:00. I’ll get to do a lot more things today. And not just today.
11 comments:
This is such a cute post. I am glad you're feeling so lucky. :) Some days (many days) I wish I could be where you are.
So cute, Sarah!
Sarah, that's a really touching post. I love hearing why families and motherhood are so important. I'm glad that it will happen to me someday. Thanks for being inspiring!
I loved reading that. I'm so lucky to have you as my granddaughter's mother.
what a sweet post. we are SO lucky, aren't we!:)
Yes, we are lucky. It wasn't an overall lucky day for me today, and yet I still very lucky to be home with my two girlies also.
Thanks for the reminder. Those are good every once in awhile to hear. I love it all too.....most days ;)
I'm tellin you, we all love the rabbit song. Such a sweet post Sarah, hope the rest of your day was as great as the first half!
Such a sweet post Sarah. You are such a good mother.
What a beautiful post. You had me tearing up. I love it, you're right we really are lucky. I have to say that I'm extra lucky to have you for a friend!
That was the sweetest post I have ever read! You totally made me cry and think how lucky I am to stay home with Halle and enjoy all of the little moments.
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