even after today....

10/2/2011

The morn after my coffee maker bit the dust was tough.

It morphed into a day where my energy drained, and by 2pm the head cold I've been {blessed} with has banished me to bed.

Hours later, I'm in the recliner reflecting.  The boys are carrying on with their nightly routine of arguing, getting in and out of bed, picking on each other, and yelling for me... 

Even after today's lack-luster day I have {not-so} silly things to reflect on.

The hugs I got from my husband, the "good mornings" from the kids as I slowly got out of bed this morning, the black coffee my husband stopped to get for me well into the afternoon, the silly "mistake" Kellyn spouted off earlier this afternoon when I showed my face downstairs after a prolonged time in bed.  She was helping daddy and Soren build a K'nex set....

"mom, we're having chipmunks."  matter of factly.  I couldn't muffle my giggles, because I knew she meant to say "chex mix". 

The pure joy in my babies' faces, their giggles, laughter and love. 

I have been blessed with a wonderful family, who loves me no matter how bad my bed head looks, how congested I am, how rudolph-y my nose looks. 

They are {usually} considerate, caring and loving. 

Even those moments where I feel like they've pushed me to the edge of sanity are quickly forgotten when one of them does something as simple as singing a silly little song or wrapping their arms around me in a pint-sized hug.

The things that so many parents take for granted stay fresh in my mind.  Those little fleeting moments that disappear in the blink of an eye.  I am glad that I don't take these things for granted.  {Yes, today the sappiness is running deep.  Call it the cold meds, sleepiness, or just honesty.} 

Soon the days of hugs and kisses will be replaced with {more} attitude, and eye rolls.  I am NOT looking forward to that.  I love now.  Where's the "pause" button?

I guess I'll just have to keep reminding myself that parenthood is one of the most important jobs a person can have.  Full of long hours, stress and headaches.  The payment isn't monetary, but it will make you rich.

~d