The little joys in life

I was reminded yesterday and today of the little things that bring me so much joy in my life are sometimes the things I take for granted... Quiet moments with my children. Now judge me if you must, but sometimes I get so overwhelmed with life and daily chores that I take for granted the joys of my children and those moments that one day I will long for. I know that we are all guilty from time to time of just asking them to go play for a little bit so we can get something done that we are usually right in the middle of when they want something, but yesterday my sweet boy had me put aside what I was doing so I could just snuggle with him before school. To be honest at first I hesitated as I was trying to take care of an important email, but I said okay I can do it when he goes to school, he climbed into my lap and snuggled with me, rubbed my face and said "Oh mommy I love you with all my heart." With tears in my eyes I replied "My sweet boy I love you too." As we snuggled he felt completely relaxed, so much so he fell asleep. One moment I will cherish forever.

I am amazed at how fast my children are growing up. They are beginning to become little men right before my eyes. Where did time go? In a week our house will be in full swing of end of the year parties for school and making teacher gifts as we have truly been blessed this year with wonderful teachers, principle and a great school. I am so thankful to all those who have helped both of my children grow and learn this year. My oldest has actually enjoyed History & Science this year and is actually looking forward to next year. I can not express how good that makes me feel as last year he was not even looking forward to school at all. My youngest has grown leaps and bounds this year. He started the year not being able to recognize and say by name half of the alphabet (without the song and in order) and now not only can he recognize and say the alphabet, but he is writing full sentences and beginning to form stories. I could not be prouder of all the progress they are making. I look forward to all the new and exciting things they are going to learn this next year and I remain hopeful for all the hurdles they are going to concur as they continue to grow.
I pray that one day when my boys are grown and have children of their own they can say that their childhood may not have always been easy, but that they were never afraid to see what they had to do and take it head on. I love my children and I thank God everyday for them for they truly are the little joys in my life!