Turn Back Tuesday

5 years ago.

3 kid lets.

They were so little.

So adorable.

Tonight, we're going to do this with the leaves we find when we go on a walk.
I love fall.
It is my favorite season, hands down.

Lately I've been snuggling my kids a lot.
They love stories about themselves.
They like stories about me too.
Last night it was fun to share their birth stories.
My oldest was surprised to learn that he was born a month early.

Its funny.
Some days I want motherhood to speed by.
Other days I find I'm basking in every moment.
I find when I'm not as selfish that the basking occurs.
Ya Think??

I've enjoyed a few deep, heart felt talks over the past few weeks when I've tucked my boys in bed.
I was itching to race downstairs so I could enjoy my time.
My oldest asked me a question I couldn't brush off.
It was deep.
Something about Heavenly Father.

They asked more questions and we talked.
I shared my deep convictions- my testimony of God, of Jesus Christ.
3 different times.
I tickled their backs.
I told them with tears in my eyes how bad I wish for them to be extraordinary.
Like super heroes.

1 hour later.
I felt good.
Like I was a super mom.
I've been a mother for almost 10 years now.
Somethings I'm getting pretty good at.
Laundry,
Sweeping,
Bossing.
Taking time to teach deep meaningful stuff every moment I can find- NOT so good at.
Monday night is not enough.
Sunday is not enough.
They have to know what I feel in my heart.
About God.
About them.
About my love for their dad.
So they'll feel it in theirs.



This morning all four kids snuggled up in my bed while I woke my sleepy head.
I read from the scriptures.
We prayed together.
I won't get everything done today.
But it feels so good to have done that one thing.
Its not tradition yet, but I hope it will be soon.

Seasons change.
And we can too.
I'm so glad.


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