The Little Moments

Motherhood can be overwhelming. There is so much to get done. So many things we are supposed to teach our kids, help them do, not let them do.. the list goes on and on. At times I lose my patience. I have moments when I would love to just go outside and scream as a form of release. I will openly admit that there are some days where I am constantly aggravated by one thing or another almost all day. However, no matter how bad a day may be going, or how tired, broken-down or defeated I may feel, there always seem to be little moments that refresh me, and remind me of why being a mom is the greatest gift I have ever been given.

When Maggie crawls right up to my face and starts bumping her nose against mine...

When Braeden asks me to cuddle with him at night. He wraps his arms around me and whispers to me the things that can't possibly wait until morning (to a five year old anyway)...

When I get to snuggle with Evan reading books before bed. I love how calm he is as he snuggles up with his blanket and laughs at a funny part when I think he's already asleep...

When I catch Braeden doing something for himself that makes him seem so grown up and I realize he's turning into a big kid...

When Evan gets so excited about something that he jumps up and down with his arms in the air yelling "I Win"...

When Maggie and I snuggle and she giggles and makes lots of funny sounds...

When I put Maggie in her crib for a nap or bedtime and she waves her arm wildly to say bye-bye or goodnight...

When I get to help Braeden practice his writing and he does a really great job and I can see the pride he has in doing it well...

When Evan drags his blanket around the house like Linus and I get to remember that no matter how much he tries to keep up with the older kids, he's still only 2...

When I hear any of my children laugh...

When they smile at me because I'm their mom...

When the boys are half asleep and mumble back to me, good night mommy, I love you...

Life is all about perspective. It can seem so hard sometimes, but my kids can make it all better in the blink of an eye. They are magical that way and I am so grateful for them and the many little moments that we share. I look forward to many more years of special mommy and child moments with all three of them.