Feeling Blessed

As I was reading a book last night, I was asked to think of my favorite time of the day, the moment of the day that I love the most and look forward to constantly.  I was torn between so many parts of my day.  I love the hour in the morning that I get to cuddle with James before Grafton wakes up and our day really starts.  I love that special time I get with him and the feeling of holding my sweet son in my arms, knowing it is only a matter of time before he will be too old to do this anymore.  But I also love hearing Grafton wake up in the mornings, grabbing James and heading up to her bedroom, then being greeted with "Good morning Mommy! I wake up!" every single morning!  Those 10 minutes or so that we are up in her room are so special- she is so happy to see us, she kisses on James and tickles him, and she laughs and rolls around like the innocent child she is. 

While the morning is so special, I also really look forward to our play time each day.  I love to color with Grafton, to hear her sweet little voice sing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and to watch her as she has a tea party by herself.  I love to see her imagination grow.  And I love to see her be so sweet with her little brother and bring toys to him....thinking he can play with her.  I love love love our nights with the children. I love putting Grafton to bed and cuddling for a few minutes; saying our prayers, singing some songs, talking about the fun parts of the day.  It is at that moment that I feel like time does stand still for a brief minute and so many times I don't want to leave her room because I know the real world will meet me at the door.  Then getting to watch my baby boy sleep in my arms- memorizing his eyes, nose, and mouth- wondering what the future holds for this sweet child. So many times I don't want to put him down, I just want to hug him for a little while longer.

So, as I did my Bible Study last night and read my book, I felt so incredibly blessed to not just have one favorite time of the day.  Instead I can honestly say that I look forward to nearly every part of my day. To get to spend every waking moment with my children- to experience new things with them daily, to see them grow and develop so quickly, and to have the opportunity to share every smile and giggle with them each day is such a blessing. I thank the Lord for these little beings and for our special moments together.