there is something about a sleeping baby. i don't know. but it makes all in the world seem right. i go through phases. ebbs and flows. times when i feel overwhelmed and all over the place and times when things come together and i feel at peace with the world. the funny thing that i have realized is that it doesn't have THAT much to do with how busy i am. i mean, sure, there are times when it is downright overwhelming but often i find that it is functioning in the eye of the storm. sometimes, it is taking a moment to watch my baby sleep.
last night it was reading to the boys despite the fact that is was past their bedtime. it was hearing caleb say how he would NEVER choose to run off with pirates but rather stay with with his mom even if it meant that he got out of saying "please" and "thank you".
it was lying with maryn in the glow of her lamp and softly sharing our days propped up on one elbow, our hands squishing our cheeks. we talked about the possibility of getting a puppy....it's a hot topic right now. we talked about school and how she is excited to see her friends again after the break. we read some quotes and looked at artwork of horses and talked about how miraculous it is that an artist can put together a million strokes and it can turn a canvas into something so beautiful. we talked about how we need to do better with reading and times tables this semester. it was calm and peaceful and it is my favorite way to spend time with her.
this year is going to be a good one. i can feel it. i am excited to get things going and excited to enjoy the moments as well. i'm one lucky lady and counting my blessings.
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