Life's Too Short

Okay, I'm a first-timer when it comes to blogging. I'm normally not one to "join the crowd" when it comes to peer-pressure, but for this I'm succoming to the pressure. AAAGGGHHH!!! As a mother of two young children, I have learned through others that there are too many opportunities we miss as parents if we let the days pass as quickly as they do. I know for me, I forget things way too easily if it's not written down (I confess I'm a list-maker). So I know as the years pass there will be many moments that I shared with my children that I will forget because it's not recorded somewhere. So, here's my opportunity to record the funny and not-so-funny archives of our lives as we raise our children. Children--they bring us to our knees in frustration, they drive us crazy with rarely a quiet moment to drink a cup of cofee, they make our blood boil in times of defiance or rebellion, they make you wonder if "sharing" was actually a word that was never in the dictionary, I could go on...............But sometimes all it takes to reaffirm your job God gave you in granting you those precious gifts to raise and teach is a smile that captures your heart, a hug and an "i love you mommy," a snapshot of your boy racing through the wind on his big-wheel with not a care in the world, a peaceful sleeping beauty, or an "ah-ha" moment where you see they are actually starting to get what you are trying to teach them. All in all, life is too short to not be reminded about how these little creatures change our own lives--for the better.

For us, we are blessed with two of these creatures--Blake (4)--a son who is so self-defined it is maddening. He is full of life and energy, knows what he wants, how and when he wants it, and won't let you ever forget it. He has a memory that blows even my mind and shows signs this early of being athletically inclined. Oh how I sit and wonder sometimes how his gifts will be used in the future. Who knows what he'll want to be when he grows up, but what frustrates me about him today, I know will serve him well in the future. Number 2--Hannah (1, going on 4)---where do I begin? Where I thought I couldn't have a more challenging child than Blake, she turned 1 and turned the world upside down. She's vibrant, beautiful, and even more-so sure of what she wants or doesn't want. There's no girly-girl in her, except for when she twirls in circles as if she's dancing and flashes those blue eyes. Plays basketball, football, soccer, makes car and gun noises, eats dirt, picks up bugs, has no fear, and would rather be without clothes. I do not foresee ballet in the future for her. With only one kidney, the dr. said to avoid contact sports. When she was 6 months old I thought--no problem! At this stage, I'm not sure where that will fit into the picture. They brighten our lives each and every day, even if they bring me to tears. I hope to share just some of those moments with you--family, friends near and far and hopefully, they can brighten your day too and give you a laugh. Yes, I know this was lengthy. First post, hard to capture what you want to say. Future posts--short and sweet.