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How is life passing by so quickly?? I feel like this past year has gone by way too fast, and it's kind of freakin me out. I realized that I need to really slow down--and enjoy this part of my life. So,I have been making an effort to have joy in the small things, and really live everyday to it's fullest. I just don't ever want to have regrets!! and I don't want to get caught up in all the things that are going on, and be too busy to really enjoy my kids at this moment. They grow in a blink of an eye--and you can never get that time back. So I sat down and really started to think of the things that I love and cherish--big or small--in my life right now. I really couldn't list them all--or I am pretty sure you would fall asleep--but here are a some..
*When Caleb wakes up and walks into the room with his little t-shirt and undies on--and says good morning mom--with a big smile
*a hot, hot shower after a long run.
*Getting Zoee out of her crib and having her squeal --and be so so excited-- and of course the little pat on the back she gives me--so funny.
*Good Health
*How Zoee plays with her hair when she is tired.
*Being with my sisters and bro--talking about old time--and laughing until it hurts.
*Finding an old picture that has you on a trip down memory lane
*The thrill of accomplishing goals
*Watching the kids run to Andrew when he walks in the door.
* Finally finding that perfect something you have been searching for!clothing or decor :)
* Long drives accompanied with a great conversation/not on a windy road--or there could be some throwing up involved.
* Zoee's little dance--it's more of a bounce
*When Caleb laughs really hard and he goes into this funny belly laugh/giggle.
*Watching my kids experience new things
*Clean, crisp white sheets
*Getting mail--not the junk kind--I am talking a fun handwritten card or note :)
*A finish line of a race
*Using a hot towel right out of the dryer
*Going into the "ugly cry" during a really fabulous movie.
*Getting together with friends that you haven't seen for a while, and feeling like no time has even passed.
*A hot summer day that smells of suntan lotion, and watermelon.
*A super hard --sweaty workout!
*How Zoee loves to feed everyone-- and boy is that girl persistant. She doesn't take no for an answer.
*All of my conversations with Caleb.
*The innocence of children.
*Date night with Drew
*Getting just the right shot at a session!
*Zoee's pigtails bouncing as she walks---and how she just will occasionally add in a little hop/skip--cutest thing ever.
*When I am about to leave and Caleb always says--"wait--you have to give me a hug and a kiss." I know this won't last forever :) and I love it!
and the list could go on and on....I hope to really cherish these moments and not to let them pass me by.... life is too short..
and I didn't want this post to be naked--so here is a pict of Caleb--4 and oh so big.