Levity

This blog needs some of that levity business. It's a horrible movie though, don't put it in your Netflix queue. Right now is a beautiful moment in my week because both of my children are happily playing in Addie's room. They are together, but not fighting. They are not crying or complaining, in fact, they are both sitting in a pile of books "reading." Neither of them has needed me for at least 10 minutes despite the fact that I walked by the doorway to check on their silent selves. Every now and then Addie will come into the hall and blow me a kiss.

So far, this has not happened at all this week or in a few. When Jason is home, they often entertain themselves, especially when it is just him. Not with me though, I'm wayyy too popular among the tots. It has been a little rough lately with the sibling rivalry and a very clingy 20 month old. I am very much enjoying this few minutes and I'm looking forward to some quality time with them today. I've promised myself after this rough week that I will not say anything negative about them or to them today (besides "No" anyway!). As much as I joke about them being "rotten," "wild," "crazy," "hooligans," "driving me crazayyy," la la la etc. I really don't want them to ever think that about themselves. They are getting older, especially my Fredster and he can hear and understand these words. So, here's to creating a positive self-image for my children and a happy, content, mom full of praise for her babies. Thank you, Lord, for my children. Help me be a better steward of my time, my wisdom, and my opportunities to shape their lives and identities towards you!

Well, Addie has brought me a baby doll wrapped up in a blanket....and I see a brown streak of leaky poo on her pants, so it's time to go!