These are the Days

Sometimes when my three children are sleeping I have these moments of tenderness that often can't be found during the crazy hectic day of mothering these three busy kids. Right now I am feeling that. Yes, it is tough. Yes, I get frustrated. Yes, I am not perfect. Yes, there are things I don't get done. But sometimes, when I have a moment to glance and pictures of these sweet smiles and think, someday I will miss this. That helps me make it through the mostly crazy days.

Inspired by a blogpost that Chelece sent me that is floating around facebook and the blogosphere. Read it if you haven't :) Drops of Awesome

And I have a new nephew. I am loving that.

Comments

Grandma Valarie said…

You are right, someday you will miss these crazy days. Thanks for the photos and congrats on the nephew.

January 10, 2013 at 7:11 AM

Chelece said…

I love the pictures. You are such a fantastic mother. Keep filling your awesome bucket. I just think the world of you.

January 10, 2013 at 8:58 AM

MOMster said…

You ARE a fabulous mother and I admire all your hard work with your crazy kiddos! Give those kids lots of hugs and kisses and snuggles because when they get older, they won't want them as readily! :)

January 17, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Marc and Lori Johnson said…

I agree! I really need to remember that! I love the picture of your family all bunched together. it is darling!

March 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

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