Kids

I wanted to hurry and write this post before it all becomes a blur and I don't remember all that I wanted to say. So here it goes: As I was putting the kids down for naps today after church, I layed in each of their beds and tickled their backs and snuggled them. I don't do that often because I want them to just go to sleep on their own, without needing me there, but Scott loves to do that with them. And since he had meetings after church I thought I would try it. I was so overwhelmed with love for these two kids as I layed there with them! Will just held perfectly still for his back to be tickeled. Now if you know Will, you know that is incredible. The kid is always on the go, always finding something interesting to look at and play with.

Lizzy had to organize all of her babies and bear and Clifford dog before she could finnaly relax and enjoy the back tickles. As I finished, she started taking each of the toys and hugged them for a moment, kissed them and then gently put them down by her and tucked them in. For a second I had a vision of the mom that I am hoping she will be...loving and kind. I just had to lay there for a few minutes taking these two, otherwise very active children in, as they lay there still, falling asleep.

 Now, things are not always happy at our house nor am I the kind of mother I had hoped to be. I raise my voice more than I should and I get so caught up in what needs to be done around the house that I don't take the time to play with them as much as I would like. But I am trying to be better as time goes on. These precious little ones were sent to me for a reason and I am so grateful for all that they teach me and for what I am becoming along with them.