This is kind of a random post (no pictures because the camera battery is dead), but it's something that's been on my mind. For me, it's hard to put these kind of thoughts into words. You know the kind- things that you think about a lot and are really important and meaningful to you, but then when you try to verbalize them- it just doesn't come out right?
It's just been such a busy time. There are so many places that I need to be, things that I need to do and people that I want to visit- but how do you fit it all in? Well, tonight my little Jake was SO tired. He had a busy day of off-roading with Dad and Tyler, birthday party, playing in the backyard and then we went out as a family for dinner at Johnny Carino's and then to Target. We let the kids pick out gifts for each other and for us. Jake was just miserable- tired and didn't feel good. So we came home and he was asleep in the car in about 3 minutes. I changed him and put him to bed and then laid down with him. As I was laying there the Christmas lights from the neighbors houses were coming in his window and I just thought about all the craziness that was going on outside of his bedroom window- the traffic, crowds at the mall, lines in the stores, etc. I realized that as much as I have to do, there really was no other place I'd rather be. . . in bed, snuggling my little baby, smelling "his" smell and feeling his sweet breath on my arm. I really could have laid there for a very long time- but the real world called me back and Aaron had to leave to chaperone a stake dance and the 2 other kids needed my attention.
For whatever reason, I really am thankful to have had that moment tonight. A couple days ago we had a really scary, traumatic experience at our home- it was a close call with one of the kids. I'm still not ready to talk about it- it really shook me up, but maybe that's why I was blessed with this epiphany. A little moment of peace and clarity, to help me remember what's really important during this crazy time of year.
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Your thoughts translated beautifully! I hope that things are better and you are able to celebrate this holiday with your littles and family. Love you!
I wish we could spend all of our time really cherishing our little ones, especially this time of the year. Life is so loud and busy that I don't always take the time to stop and hold my sweet ones as often as I should.
I just got your Christmas card!! Your family picture is sooooo adorable! A good family picture is priceless, especially with little ones who are all looking at the camera!! I was so happy to receive it, Thank you!
What a beautiful post! Those moments are priceless in helping us carry on with purpose.
I am glad you put your blog address on your Christmas card! I will definitely be checking in! Check out our blog :
www.citizenpink.blogspot.com
Although it has not been updated since Halloween! Yikes! I need to get on the ball.
Your family is beautiful! I cannot believe how big they are all getting! And I had no idea you were expecting another! Congratulations!
We miss you guys so much! I hope we can keep in touch better with these blogs!
Take Care!
So sweet. I had my moment like this tonight. What a good idea to include the family blog on your Christmas card!
Danielle, I love those moments. They are what get us thru the craziness of all the other times of mothering. I alway say...how you thought motherhood was going to be-it's only like that about ten percent of the time-the rest is just work-but it's that ten percent that makes it all worth it! By the way, I've had a few close calls and they really shake you up. I STILL can't talk about some of them.
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