Little Moments

Some say, and as I have aged (ahem...) have come to agree wholeheartedly, that the most important things in life are the moments.  The sum total of everyday moments are what make up a memorable and full life that brims with beauty.  Around those moments may be tension, tiredness or toil, but there happens to be a halo of light around brief parts of a day; and I take them in.  I breathe them in for knowing how I will once treasure and miss these days.

This was the completion of our first family puzzle at which point Deereandy and I breathed a coupled sigh and promptly took it apart and boxed it again!  It was fun, but it was a mess.

The boys playing veterinarian.  All the appropriate equipment, animals and even a front desk with a phone and paperwork.
  

We finished up supper and I looked to my left and what did I see?  He gave me a cheeky grin at the time and I told him to wait while I got my camera.  The grin couldn't be maintained apparently.

But here is a good grin.  This is Little Wrangler's "cheese".

A wistful moment.

Dimple and Little Wrangler having a shared snack on a little stool.

So, I may have a little juvenille humor in me...but, REALLY?!  What was my husband thinking when he helped the kids make snow mountains with lights on top?  I am thinking my neighbors are getting some good laughs in.  And of course I had to take a picture because I laugh every time I look out the window.

Cousins came to play today.

Trying on ski gear.

Much to Chirpee's disappointment, Dimple now inherits the "snowman" skis.  It is hard growing bigger.

And I lay down next to this little guy tonight since he is developing little fears of late.  He takes awhile to settle down so I pretended to sleep while he kissed my head, played with my hair, patted my hip, climbed over me and rearranged his blankets and animals multiple times.  He finally fell asleep facing the opposite direction in bed.  I took a moment to remember these days are numbered.

This one reminds me of that.  Ever since we got a bunk bed, I haven't lay next to him.  Mostly because he doesn't need me to relax and get to sleep anymore.