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Monday, February 4, 2013

Enjoying the little things

Even with the chaoticness of my every day life chasing toddlers, doing endless amounts of laundry, cleaning up the tornado of toys left behind by two little girls and the demands of an infant.  I have really been trying to ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS that have been going on in our lives.
Kendall spending her 1st nap in her crib {1.31.13}.
I know this may not be big to others but moving the baby to her crib and out of the pack n play is a big deal.  It just means that she's growing up.  Although I am enjoying watching her grow each day, it's just going by way to fast for my liking.  I've been trying to enjoying every single little thing that she does cause it will be the last time I'm able to enjoy it.  I think I've been a little more sentimental about her little milestones because she is my last baby.
I'm enjoying her laughs.  Her coo's.  Her bright smile.  Those long lashes.  Her squishy cheeks.  Her little rolls.  And those scratchy finger nails.  I love how her eyes light up a room when she notices you.  I love to see the smile on her face each morning when she see's me.  I love that she adores her sister's and they adore her.  I love the bond we've formed from breast feeding.  I love everything about this little girl.  Her piercing blue eyes.  Her long monkey toes like her daddy.  Her little button nose.  Her small ears like her mama.
I'm thankful for all the moments when she looks into my eyes and smiles and makes me feel like the most awesome mom ever!  No matter how upset I am from the older girls not listening or just having a bad day in general, one smile from her makes it all better.  I am so thankful that I'm able to stay home each day to witness all the little things happening.  To be able to witness and hear that first belly laugh.  To be able to witness her finding her hands for the first time.  Being able to comfort her when she cries.  I love all my girls to the moon and back.
You will never have this day with your children again. Today is a gift.  Breathe and notice. Study their little faces and feet.  Relish the charms of the present.  Enjoy today, it will be gone before you know it!  I will admit there has been times that I've felt like I failed as a mom. But in the eyes and heart of my kids, I'm super mom.  So I am going to continue to enjoy all the little things that are happening each day and just soak it all in.

10 comments:

  1. so sweet and yes a big deal for sure.

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  2. awww....little burrito baby! I love a good swaddle :-)

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  3. So sweet! You are right to enjoy those little things. We all need to take a step back every once in a while and pay more attention to those little things!

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  4. Beautiful! & growing up too quick! Mine still hasn't taken a nap in her crib yet..so yes I understand why that is a big deal!

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  5. Oh my gracious. This post makes me want to cry. The littlest things can put the biggest smiles on our faces. She is so precious!

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  6. defiantely a big deal!! Matthew slept in the pack n play for the first time last night and did really well i think it will be forever before i move him into the crib lol, but hes my first so im sure ill be different by the second or third hopefully :)

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  7. Your girls are absolutely adorable!! Newest follower and I can't wait to read more!

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  8. Beautiful post, those little things are so important!

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  9. What a beautiful post and reminder...they won't always be little...so cherish it :)

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