my 3 blessings

Can't believe this was almost 2 years ago!

It is almost 7, kitchen is a mess after we just devoured a very tasty meal and I sat down to catch a few blog updates.  Yes, I know.  How can I sit down before the dishes are all put away?  But as I was reading, something made me stop and listen to the sound of my house.  Our kids are actually enjoying their time together in the basement, just squealing and laughing for the past half hour.  This sound, even though it can be pretty distracting or annoying, right now sounds like a heavenly music to my ears.  It is so nice to listen to our kids having a good time with each other, without us trying to coach them thru it, or telling them what they should be doing together.  :) They are growing up so quickly and it seems like we are already entering the next stage of life - kids beyond toddler/preschool age.  Even though technically both Kason and Ani are considered preschool age it feels like they're older and so much more mature.  We can talk about more things, expectations, rules, feelings and somehow it feels so freeing.  I enjoyed every new steps our kids have taken and it seems like I am still enjoying the new steps they're taking.  It is nice to watch who they are becoming, how they're forming into their own little persons.  I think watching 2 one year olds all day during the week is really making me appreciate my own kids and being thankful we are over that stage.  None of it was bad, but when they get to certain age it is really fun to do things with them, taking them places and watching their excitement.  And now is that stage.  I must say it is my favorite when all 3 are becoming more equal and capable to do things together.  Of course, every stage has its many challenges.  Life would be pretty boring without them but today I am going to be thankful for where we are and where our precious children are.  They can be so sweet and so well behaved sometimes. :)  I am pretty happy that pre-teen or teenage years are still ways away and I pray once they come we have the wisdom and love with each of our kids so they never feel alone or lost in this world.

It really feels as if God spoke to me just now.  I had a pretty rough day, I could just feel getting worn out emotionally from taking care of 7 kids and started getting frustrated about everything.  But all of a sudden I could not help but smile at my kids, or at the sounds of my kids and just feel happy and blessed that I am their mom.  It is a privilege God gives me every day and not a burden or a pain.  Thank you Lord for this reminder.  I love my little family.