It's an exciting time. A busy time.
I mentioned we had pictures made this month. The faster time flies and the more crowded the days get the more reflective and sentimental I get. This blog was started for me to "keep up" and express myself...I found myself wanting to reflect, wanting to remember the days that were passing by. I find myself wanting to hold on! I want to keep, preserve, relive those tiny moments that make up my life. This life that means absolutely nothing to anyone else, but means EVERYTHING to us! I look into the eyes of my tiny babies that are so very very quick to try and grow up. They are growing and changing and maturing each and everyday. And each in their own little way. I look into the eyes of the young man I married and have built this life with and realize we are growing older. Each and everyday we add another page to our story. Some easy going, full of smiles, laughter, and love. And some filled with fluster, rush and tired smiles. But they are ours. Our story. Our life. And each and everyday, each and every year weaves together and tells our story.
When I see this picture of my beautiful baby boy, I see the little baby that has run straight into toddlerhood! He is by far the most laid back, easy going, best secret keeper I have. We have the best conversations! I love hearing him find his voice. Some of which makes words and a lot of which just makes jibber jabber, but it's absolutely the best conversation! He's very observant and methodical. He's a quiet thinker who has a beautiful spirit. He is mature and wise. He is a hugger and big time charmer. He has become Ada's little buddy and Grayson continues to adore him, and of course the more he plays the more Grayson can't resist him! He is a daddy's boy and Mommy's little love!
Grayson, my big boy. He is my boy with amazing will power. He is a tester. To say it is, just isn't enough. He has to experience it. Lately, he is full of questions. Inquisitive. Deep thinker. His faith is inspiring and amazing. He loves biblical history and facts. His favorite subject is math. His mind is constantly going! He likes company. Appreciates team work! ;) He's at that age when they can finally verbalize and somewhat understand their feelings. Good and bad ones. Sometimes I am even caught off guard by his comments and thoughts. You forget they are beginning to feel and think big thoughts. He likes to talk things out. (This could actually be a mommy trait! ;) ). Grayson is all about "fair". He is at the age when anything and everything is a comparison. And as taxing as it can be at times, I realize this will pass all too quickly! :) Grayson is our oldest for a reason, God has a mighty plan for him and gave him quite the leaders heart. He is bold and outspoken and yet tender and wise. He taught me what being a mommy was all about. And I appreciate so much his zest and leadership.
My Ada. My sweet, gentle Ada. She is full of compassion, drama, sass, and love! My little girl, sandwiched right between two brothers! She's accepted and embraced her role as a big sister. She loves her baby brother so gently and sweet. While, at the same time, she also loves having a big brother to protect and lead. She's independent and appreciates quiet time. She's still at that tough age when she can't always get out what she needs to say or explain, she can't quite understand the feelings she has all the time. She is so sensitive. She's the one that if she has to reprimanded, she then absolutely has to be held and know that she's forgiven. That's her, and we are learning. ;) She's also the one who out of the nowhere, will look right up at you and put both hands on your face and with all the sweetness and love one girl can hold, say "mommy, I love you." She's all girl and yet, even with her love for all things pink and sparkly, long hair and painted toes, she doesn't mind getting dirty with the boys! ;) Her spirit is free and magical. She is a fairy tale! God knew just what we needed when he gave us that little girl. Just. What. We. Needed. :)
It's been pure joy to watch each of them grow into themselves! And to know there is so much growing left to do! Maybe it's the rapid change, the hurried days, or the Easter season that makes me reflect and fill my heart with gratitude. I don't know, but I know just that. I am filled with gratitude. This family. This love. These children and God's grace are by far life's greatest blessings.
"Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life."
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