Changing and Growing

I've noticed with each day that my precious babies are becoming my precious children so quickly. Too quickly. I'm just so humbled that I am their Mommy.

L has recently prayed to accept Christ...at 4 1/2 years old! He has spoken with one of our children's pastors at church, and she feels that he indeed did make this huge decision. Z and I were completely bowled over and extremely thankful this past Thanksgiving (which we spent in my hometown with my mom and her family). L is serious about this, too, sharing his decision with others...and he really, really gets it! Praise the Lord.

C is recovering from her surgery to place another set of tubes in her ears and have her adenoids removed...for the 2nd time! Yes, it's very unusual to regenerate adenoids, but my baby girl can do it! She's struggled with a sinus infection immediately following the surgery, and has been in and out of our bed at night...we are tired! And last night was the ultimate kicker, she's been t*inkling in her bed on purpose to get out! Ugh...

We took them to Stone Mountain to visit the area and see the Christmas events there...it was so cool. I was pretty nervous being on top of the mountain with my fearless children, though. It was such a clear day, we could see so far. L and C loved the sky buckets and the newer attraction the Duck rides. They both were able to drive the boats, which was really neat. We saw a bunch of mistletoe, and I told L what it was. He was trying to recall what it was called to his Daddy later and said, "Daddy, have you ever met Misses Toe at Christmas?" Too cute...but we can't laugh so much anymore, though, because he's beginning to get frustrated and/or embarrassed.

I made a promise to myself today to be more "there" for my children. I want our household to run smoothly and so I'm ready to put forth the effort and preparations to ensure that it does. I want my babies to remember me PLAYING with them when their grown, too. Not just working or cleaning or cooking or being too busy! So, that's basically my prayer--to get into the moment because I've planned and prepared before. I don't want to be frustrated, exhausted, or grumpy with them. My family is my most important thing, and they should feel that way 100% of the time!