A learning kind of day

Today I was reminded of something...

I took Pierson to the pediatrician today when I realized that he has been MORE than clingy, but has stopped sleeping well and doesn't enjoying eating anymore. Just what I expect- a double ear infection.  He is such a sweet boy, he never complains so even though he hadn't been "cranky" I knew.

Then took Ava to school.  Dropped the bigger boys off at a friends house for a little and I cuddled with my baby for a little.

It was a good day.  Pretty typical (ok, so a nap is not so typical) but the rest of the day, i.e. laundry, dishes, reading, lunch, chaos, building with blocks, etc, was just another day.

Then I read this. And I bawled.  But it put my day into perspective and I looked back and saw a different day.  I was ashamed of loosing my cool when kids were taking what i thought was forever to get into the van. But mostly I was grateful. Grateful I took the time to kiss a tickle my kids this morning, grateful for the time I spent doing Ava's hair and talking to her about what she wants to learn this year, grateful for my boys and the time we spent playing together, and for the time I spent kissing their owies.  Grateful for the time I was able to enjoy just holding my baby that is growing up way too fast. I love my children. I love how sweet they are with each other (95% of the time anyway) and how they love each other!

Today I was reminded of how I cherish and love each of my children. And even though it is TRUE that they cost a ton, break things, wake me up at least 5 times every night; the TRUTH is that they are amazing, growing, sons and daughter of God that make me smile, laugh, and give purpose to my life.  A life that I LOVE.



Reffering to the link above, a friend of mine said "If we can learn something from them, maybe their suffering can be a tiny bit less." Well, today I learned something. 

Now, go read their story!