A Mommy's Love

I am in awe of our many blessings. While recovering from surgery, there have been people we don't even know from church bring us meals! It has been such a blessing! To not have to think about "what's for dinner" and have a few extra moments to rest has been amazing.

I also had such a special day the other day w/ little Sammy. We went on a walk together, and while we were walking, he held my hand the entire time. The WHOLE time. It was so precious. Usually he's off and running through the grass, or laying on the ground, being 2, refusing to go anywhere. But he just talked and talked with me and asked about the people in all of the houses we walked by, the sky, clouds, airplanes, dogs, etc. I never want to forget that day.

Mary has been so sweet as well. She is a risk-taker! She has NO fear. She will crawl and go as fast as she can, wherever she can. Today I heard a rustle in the living room and I came out to see she had torn pages out of my Bible and was eating them. Yes, eating the Bible. Hilarious! Since Sam's high chair is lowered all the way, he was eating lunch, and Mary crawled up and put her chin right on the tray and smiled and laughed at Sam. It was so sweet. She also leans at the waist, while sitting, all the way down to the floor to pick up a crumb (or dirt or whatever) and will eat it or lick it up. Gross! She is definitely putting EVERYTHING in her mouth lately!

Oh, these children are such a blessing. Sometimes my heart hurts because I love them so much. I feel sad when I'm away from them too long and just desire their snuggles. Their closeness. You always "hear" about the bond of a mommy w/ her children, but until you've really experienced it, you have no idea. It's the most amazing, scary, vulnerable feeling you'll ever have. And I wouldn't change it for the world.