My Blessings

 Today is a day that I will focus on my blessings and not the other "things" that tend to weigh me down. These silly, precious kids are a true blessing and gift from God! I really don't know what I did before we had kids. It's like life didn't exist before Miriam came along. I mean, I know what I did and I had a ton of time on my hands, but goodness. That doesn't compare to the life I have now.

 Even on the bad days, they make me laugh. I love how silly they can be.These kids have their daddy's personality. They love to laugh, they love to make others laugh and they know they are funny. Miriam is just like her daddy in every way. She really is. Levi Paul is more quite and shy, but as seen in the picture above, he loves to make silly faces and he enjoys being funny. Look at Naomi's face in the picture...she is going to be our sarcastic one. I see it already!

 

 They have times when they are sad and upset, but that just gives me the chance to scoop them up in my arms and love on them even more! They argue and fight, they cry and complain, but who doesn't? The times of sadness and disobedience are very few and I'm thankful for that. I love how when they are upset, they run to us for love and when they are scared, they run to us for protection. There is no greater feeling in the world than to know that your child knows that you are the one that will help in times of need. I want my children to always know that they can come to me at any time they need, no matter what the problem and no matter what age they are.

 

 These kids have my heart. I would do anything for them. They are my life and I would die for them. What parent wouldn't? I am so blessed. The Lord gave these kids to us to raise and I am so thankful. I really can't put into words how thankful I am that He placed these children in our lives, so I won't try.

We make mistakes and being a parent is hard, but the rewards far outweigh the hard times. The giggles, the wet kisses, the "read me a story, Mommy", the toys all over the house, the squeals of excitement when their Daddy comes home, the moments of just having them come up and just wanting to be close-to just touch you, whether it be holding onto your leg while you fold clothes or climbing up and sitting right up against you as you talk on the phone or read an article and the endless "I love you, Mommy!"...that is what makes my world go round and I am so very thankful for these 3 blessings!