Just Because

Life often goes by so fast that we forget what is of complete and all absolute importance. As I sit here in my office nearing my 33rd birthday I realize how few years the hubby and I have left with our kids at home. 9 years my friends until Scott is 18. Letting that sink in is almost surreal.

At the current moment I hear Taylor my oldest singing Silent Night and in the near background I can hear echo’s of Tally and Scott screaming at the top of their lungs laughing and playing tag.

Happy, happy is our little family and I sometimes forget amongst all that goes on in our life that just hearing my oldest sing and listening to the two younger kids laugh, these are the moments that in less than 9 years from now Isaac and I will miss. When you get right down to it, our life would just not matter much without these three. Sure we have each other but it's all 5 of us that make our bond so strong. So blessed we are to have who we have in our little world.

Those that know my children best can and will tell you what silly but wonderful kids they are. They might tell you that Taylor is an avid equal rights activist, Tally a serious animal rights activist and Scott a Basketball rights activist(meaning he can play, watch and dream basketball as often as possible). Those that know our children will tell you that Taylor still loves her Mom to tuck her in at night, Tally is generally quiet but if she knows you and trusts you she will talk your ear off (just ask Nana) and Scott requires kisses anytime I leave the house (even if its just to go out to the yard and back). Those that know our kids will tell you that Taylor is totally annoyed by her brother (probably because they are exactly alike) but when they get along anything and everything is possible(even building a go cart) Tally always plays with the little kids, they adore her sweet personality and kindness and it always seems at family gatherings she has an entourage of people under the age of 8 continuously following her around like little ducklings. Scott no matter how many people shuffle in and out be it a mall, church or a restaurant always, always holds the door open till the very last person is in or out.... I could go on and on about all the cute and quirky little things that myself and others notice about our kids. To put it simply, out of all that I have accomplished in my life nothing compares to the happiness and complete satisfaction I have when I look into each one of their eyes and see a world a hundred times better just because they are here:) So to you three kiddos, this post is just because you make my world beautiful, just because your wonderfully unique, just because Dad and I are proud of you, just because I love you,
love Mom