Blessed Beyond Measure

It's almost Mothers Day so of course I'm reminiscing about my children's births and looking at them thinking how in the world did they get so big?  Everyday Zoe and I walk to Kieren's school to pick him up.  If it's a sunny day (or really anything except for raining) they of course ask to play outside.  This afternoon I was enjoying some sun on my ghostly white legs and the kids were riding their bikes/scooters around the back yard.  Zoe talks non-stop these days.  I think it's adorable.  Kieren was riding her small bike that we can't put training wheels on (so it's more of a Skoot with pedals to them) and she says in a soft and serious voice, "If Kieren puts his feet on the pedals he will fall and get a big owie."  She just stands there and I'm staring at her wondering when she got so tall, she looks back at me, gives me a wink and goes on her way.

Patience has been a tough thing for me.  I don't know if it's her attitude changing a little or if God has graced me with a smidgen more; whatever the reason I am thankful.  Today I felt a little teary, like my baby girl is growing up!  It's true when they say that "it goes fast" but it's hard to remember in the day to day fighting, screaming, not listening to a freaking word I say.  It's not until I look at one of them (in a rare but beautiful peaceful moment) and think, wow you look older. 

I don't know what I'm blabbering on about, my point is I am blessed.  Blessed beyond measure to have two beautiful, healthy, smart, curious, funny, sweet children.  My heart is full.

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