A part of me

I have two amazing children, who make me smile in the deepest part of me. I've looked forward to being a Mom my whole life, literally. My mom tells stories about when I was two years old, if there was a baby in the room, I was there and I couldn't keep my hands off of it. And now, I have these two little beings of my own. I had no idea how rich my life would be as a mom.

I'm often times humbled by my title of "MOM". It's such a huge responsibility and privilege, one that I think is so often taken for granted. We are entrusted by God with these little lives. Proverbs 22:6 says "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it". This is huge. It really makes me think about every action I make and every word I speak. Everything I do and say is seen and heard and COPIED :) So my simple prayer is that I would reflect Jesus in words, thoughts and actions.

Bruce and I decided that I would stay home with our kids at whatever the cost. It hasn't been easy at times financially. We have made some real sacrifices, but there's not a day that I would change it. My kids may not have all the latest, coolest toys, but they don't need them. It's fulfilling to watch them find true joy in simple things in life. They also may not look like the Gap commercial I always imagined they would, and that's okay too. They are gorgeous, healthy, hilarious and perfect for me. I can't think of anything that would be worth missing the tiniest milestones they have every single day!

Emelia is about to turn three years old. She has the ability to brighten any room as she simply walks in. She has so much enthusiasm for life, and you can see it in all that she does. She finds joy and silliness in almost all things. She's smart, inquisitive, determined, funny, and oh so sweet. It seems like she "just gets" so many things in life already. She makes me want to be a better Mommy. It's fun because she's at the age where I can already see the fruit of so many hard lessons she had to learn. She is polite (most of the time), she takes turns with her brother, she brushes her teeth numerous times a day, and she says I'm the best Mommy in the world! She captivates us!

Wesley is 16 months old. He warms my heart deeply. Wesley is a very simple BOY. And he is ALL boy!! He is happy if he is with us, happier if he is touching us. I've known from the time he was born that "touch" is his love language. He is just like his Daddy :) We call him Bam Bam, he loves hammers and he knew exactly what to do with one the first time he picked one up without being shown. He loves to eat, we learned very early that food is the way to his heart. He is such a happy, and cuddly boy,nothing is sweeter than picking him up after a nap or in the morning and he melts into you, hugging and cuddling you. He is my easy, happy go lucky, BOY.

I pray for my kids everyday, that they would know and love Jesus above all else at the earliest age possible. I get excited thinking about their futures and what is ahead for them, and then I remember that I need to enjoy every second I have with them right now because they are only young once. I know that when they are grown, if they are willing to "go into all the world" they probably will, and although nothing would make me more proud...it means they would not live next door.

So today, I'll be the best Mom I can be, and enjoy the "little" things in life!