Joy

Being a mom includes the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.  Some times I just want to pull my hair out and go hibernate for a few months.

Other times I experience pure joy through the life of my daughters.  Life for them is much more simple.  I think I could stand to learn a few lessons from them.

For example,

I never noticed that our toilet paper (I've been using the same kind for 5+ years), had little hearts imprinted all over it.  That is, until my 2 year old pointed it out to me while pottying one day.

I don't realize how important a smile is until my 4 month old smiles happily, every time I look at her.

The language development of my 2 year old:

-"I want to play with my fetos" (Mr. Potato Head)

-Referring to herself in 3rd person.  "It's Meyum's fwanket" (It's Miriam's blanket).

and my favorite,

-"I need my Mommy!"

I love how excited my girls get over the smallest things.  

  Is it any wonder that we are asked to "become as a little child."  Not to be childish, but to simplify and find joy.

Here's a little of what brings me joy:

Not the flash again!

Waking up from a very rough nap :)

Life is fun, life is good.

Especially when you are blessed with children.