Today was a day that I had to tell myself..."stop stressing about the fact that this time is precious and it's going fast and ENJOY it!!" I think I worry so much about how I am going to blink and this phase of my life is going to be over. I hear people say it everywhere I go--church, the grocery store, work...even within my own family. Everyone is always saying "soak it up, your kids are going to be old and grown before you know it!" I always smile and nod and wish I could explain to those people that when they say it, I get thrown into this weird depression-like, bummer mood!! I know these are the days with the kiddos---I know I am going to miss making Christmas cookies and faulty gingerbread houses. I know I am going to miss shopping with my mom at an insanely early hour on Black Friday. And I know life is so so so so SO much more impt. and significant than even those things. I have so much more to live for and so much more to make my life matter. So for that I'm thankful.
Today El said two things that got me:
1. When our family all dies we will all go to Heaven together and be with Jesus. And then we will be fixed.
**whoah- hugely intense. And where did she GET that? Yes, I told her---we will be in Heaven with Jesus. And yes El, He WILL fix us to be even better and more like Him than we could ever imagine. (I mean for real- what do you say in response to THAT?)
2. (after a hug and kiss goodnight). I love you mommy. I had so much fun with you. Don't EVER leave me. And BE SAFE.
That choked me up- to say the least.
Wow, the things that kids actually "get" at this young of an age. They know that sad things happen, they just don't know why (nor do we as grown-ups...so I can't imagine how confusing it must be for them!) My friends' house burnt down two weeks ago. It happened to be El's old tot time teacher- who goes to our church. El wondered if Julie, Ashley, and Colton had to sleep outside and said they could sleep in her bed with her. I just know she thinks about it all the time lately.
Well on a more upbeat note---here are a few pics of the weekend. We have had a great couple of days as a family. Love you all and I hope you are enjoying this time of year like we are.
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