Moments.....

What I am thankful for right NOW....

*my 15 yr old having this wacky sense of humour....she makes me laugh at the same things as her and she always wants to share some laughter....i need that

*the 12 yr old taking charge of things, yesterday she went into the kitchen, washed the dishes, cleaned the fridge, made breakfast.....and nobody knew what she was doing. How great is that? (she refused to let anyone wash the dishes after breakfast too!!)

*the 10 yr old always needing a quick hug or a kiss.....she likes to have Very Important talks with me....usually about her bedroom in the villa......but she's starting to open up and I love it!

*my naughty little 4 yr old.......she's pure energy, uncontained.....running here and running there.....when I tell her sisters to clean up, she turns her head and asks me very serious..."But what about me?".....It's so cute!

*the baby? I love him when he's woken up after a good nap and I put him to my breast....he makes these greedy little sucking noises and it just warms my heart. I think to myself....what will he do when he eats real food and realizes that he'll have to share? Right now, nursing is for him only.....

*me? Well...it would have to be after cooking a nice dinner and the kids have all eaten and filled their bellies...we wash and clean up....and one by one the kids look at me and say..."okay, now what?" I find humour in it, because really.... a mother's work is never done....

*clean sheets on the bed. And hanging on the clothes line. Isn't there something about both? Clean sheets mean something to me...I just can't put my finger on it.

*The 10 yr old.....she made the baby's crib pretty yesterday....folded his blankets and put the little brush and comb on his pillow. It was sweet. (he's bald at the moment tho) It was a nice gesture......

*the 12 yr old.....walking into my room yesterday bringing me a coffee and two pieces of toast with peanut butter. I was surprised and she told me.....you just don't eat enough. Precious!

*The 15 yr old. She asked me for pop and chips and wanted to spend some family time together. I went and got a video, and the pop and chips.....and we did just that. When I got home, she started to cry.....but if you could have seen her face light up when she realized that I did exactly what she wanted......priceless.

*the 4 yr old.....she tells me that she's such a good girl....but her 12 yr old sister is spoiled rotten....OH YA! LOL!!

*The amazing farting baby......he farts so much! He doesn't wake up crying....he wakes up farting! I really oughta look into something for the gas......it's made having a baby monitor impossible.....what would company think when they don't hear gurgles and coos....but wet farting sounds? LOL!!

*the 12 yr old....when we were out yesterday...I saw a galabeeya made in India....its from that wonderful indian cotton.....my daughter tried to push me into buying it, saying that I don't spoil myself enough. I passed.....but it felt good to hear her say that to me.

*the 15 yr old......we moved the TV yesterday into another part of the house.....this daughter took care of all the wires and set up everything....got the room all ready as well. It felt good to walk in when they were done and realize....that it was perfect! My capable daughter.....she went and grew up on me!!

.....these are just a few of the things I'm happy for at the moment....so much more is going on around me. But alhamdulillah....I'm in a safe place....I've got these wonderful (sometimes rotten) children around me that make life wonderful. Alhamdulillah. Spontaneous moments of affection, kisses and hugs, (sometimes farts) make each moment special in my home. It's a joy....

Realize the joy that each and every one of you have.....whether it's eating dirt out of ur potted plants, running around with a diaper off....or maybe even trying to bang the hell outta ur stove....our children bring us a fountain of joy....alhamdulillah. Enjoy them.

For too soon....they grow up....... Life is about moments......