I know I've talked about this before ... about people stopping you and saying "enjoy it, it goes to fast" in reference to little babies and growing toddlers. I know recently a wonderful article circulated (I should link but I'm not searching for it right now!) about that very subject.
And although I tend to hear that sentiment in the tough times ... the times I'm wrangling 3 children screaming, crying and jumping out of grocery carts ... I humbly nod my head and give my understanding eyes. Even though in that moment I'd likely rather pull my fingernails out one by one with vice grips. However, I tuck those little thoughts and sentiments inside my little brain and pull them out in a moment much more appropriate.
Last night, after a day spent frolicking in the sun and sprinklers all day, the kids crept up one-by-one onto my lap for a snuggle. There was some squirms and some jockeying for position but after the dust settled, a collective sigh could be heard.
I kissed each freshly washed head, breathed in their smells and hugged hard. Mike turned the corner at that very moment to find us all deep in a snuggle. Without my prompt, he grabbed the quick camera and snapped off a few pictures. And I was grateful. I was enjoying that moment, soaking them in and remembering. I was taking the advice of those that have gone before me. No, it wasn't in the grocery store when my kids are behaving like ANIMALS. It IS in the quiet moments that I can take that advice to heart.
And soak it all in. I am blessed.
ps. Noah and Luke had haircuts this weekend ... boo to my baby looking like a big boy. :(

