These days are special too.......

I've been spending a lot of time lately looking through old pictures and watching home movies. Seeing Eli and Ava with high pitched voices,baby teeth or no teeth at all.It makes me feel a little sad and I miss those days so much.

But these days are special too. I will look back on them years from now and miss the voices I hear today,I'll miss those newly grown in adult teeth that are a little too big for their mouths right now.I'll miss their voices at this age. So I'm paying attention. More attention than I've paid in the years past. I'm watching them differently. I want to remember.



I came across this a few days ago, and I keep it in my head. Its beautiful and oh so true..........


You will never have this day with your children again.
Tomorrow, they'll be a little older than they were today.
This day is a gift. Breathe and notice. Smell and touch them.
Study their faces and little feet and pay attention. Relish the charms of the present.
Enjoy today, Mama. It will be over before you know it.
-Jen Hatmaker


 I am so so glad that I've taken so many pictures through the years. Even though I know I've annoyed my kids,husband and probaly everyone else in my family at some point and time. But looking back on those images makes me so glad I did. And I know they'll appreciate them too.

Here are a few I came across that I just love..........
 

 Eli and daddy used to have a secret fishing spot (until the owners of the property told them to stop coming) He was so proud this day:)

Ava and her boots,this girl has always had a fashion sense.

chasing bubbles, I remember this like it was yesterday..................

And Cal's duck........

 Oh, baby teeth! I miss this 6 year old boy...........

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In other news,

Evelyn is 5 months old today. She must be going through some sort of growth spurt. She has been up in the middle of the night the past 2 nights in a row. Last night was a long one. She got up around 2 with a messy messy diaper, I changed her and brought her to bed with me to nurse. She nursed for 2 HOURS! No kidding! I am not used to this. She has slept through the night for months now, I hope this is not the new norm for us. And if it is for a while,its ok. A few cups pots of coffee does a tired mama good:) 


I love this girl and I'm so thankful I am home with her. I do feel very blessed and grateful for that.If I want to lie down and rest during the day,I can. Although I know I will never do that. Its very hard for me to nap when the sun is out,too much to do!

 

Happy 5 months Evelyn June!