From the Momma part of Me

Last night I was completely overwhelmed with how big Ella and Thomas are.  We were getting ready for bed and they were on my lap and I could not see over their heads to read the book!  Their legs hang way down past my knees. How quick time passes!  They wanted me to read "Three Billy Goats Gruff", but change it to be "Three Billy Goats Duerre".  My heart hurt, as I was again reminded that they are growing up and this time with them, right now, will never come again.  Live in the moments!  Enjoy where you are.  This time is a gift that will never come again.  What amazing gifts they are.  I hope I am taking full advantage of the time with them right now.  My dad told me once that there is a lot of time spent parenting that is no fun, hard and draining.  But, the good days (or moments), even if they seem infrequent do come. Last night was a good night for me.  The kids painted with new paints concentrating intently and discovering what mixing colors can do.  Ella played with her dolls in the tub on the kitchen floor while Thomas played with a fork and spoon (Chad and Amanda) in the water at the sink.  They were completely emersed in the worlds they were creating.  They were thrilled with pizza toast and chocolate pudding for dinner and laughed hysterically when they thought I did not know they were hiding under their covers in their beds.  They squirmed and giggled and "protested" as I smothered their faces and necks with good night kisses.  These moments get us through.  Love your kids today.  Create a moment-today will never come again!