The Little Things. . .

Kira and Kamber playing their "Ride in the car game". I watched them play this for hours last night! And they just recently discovered Play-doh. That also lasted for hours.

My fifth grade teacher's name was Mrs. Chambers and, interestingly enough, she was also one of my dad's elementary school teachers. That Christmas, she gave each of her students a bookmark. Each was hand picked individually for the student. My bookmark had the picture of a little girl with a puppy and the words "How Wonderful the Little Things in Life can Be!" I loved the saying and sort of adopted it as my motto. I tried to enjoy the little things in life. But then I grew up. And somewhere along the way, I started to get too busy doing the things I thought I HAD to do and forgetting the little things. I feel like I am really bad at that now that I am a Mom. I spend too much time telling my girls what they shouldn't be doing instead of enjoying their sweet little spirits that are growing up faster than I can believe.

Suprisingly, having Brandon in Yerington has helped me to remember "the little things." I have spent more time watching them play and enjoy being with them instead of cooking a fancy meal (by fancy, I mean anything that doesn't come out of the freezer! ;0) ) or worrying about if all the laundry is done or the house clean for when Brandon comes home. I guess you could say that I have found part of the "silver lining" to having our hubby & Daddy away from home.

So, just a reminder-- enjoy the little things in life! Especially your little ones who grow up way too fast!!!