Memories

While Leah was here over the holiday weekend, she was entertaining Maddie and Zoe by showing them videos she had on her laptop. They weren't just any videos; they were home videos of themselves. It kept them entertained for quite sometime. Maddie kept begging for more - saying, "Play that game again!"

As they made a game out of picking themselves (as babies) out in the video, I spent those moments reflecting. It was fun to remember little things about them that I had forgotten. Like the sounds they used to make before they were talking (when we thought they never would). I hardly remember those times. And now they are NEVER quiet. Sunday night on the way home from church (and by that I mean during the ENTIRE car ride home) it was like a game of 100 twenty questions. There are moments when all I want is some quiet -
Mommy needs a time out. Looking at those videos made me realize that things are changing so rapidly. I must savor each moment, as it is fleeting. These children that I once wished would finally speak, now will not be quiet. I have blinked my eyes and everything has changed.

I am so grateful for them. For the blessings they are. So pardon me if you frequently find me reminiscing here. I rather enjoy it and maybe it will help me to treasure these days a little bit more.

Who are these kids in their beds and where did my babies go?