lucky

I love to be a happy mama. To have one of those days that is just, well perfect.. or as close to perfect as it can be with kids. Kids with their own minds, and ideas.

I am a happy mama when:

-Cooper tells me I am his best BEST friend. When he smoothers me with kisses, even if some are what he calls his "new style" which is blowing gooey raspberries on my cheeks.

-When Avery actually GIVES me kisses. I am not sure when Cooper really started smooching, but Avery only does it in a certain mood, and only to certain people– Brandon can probably count how many kisses he has received that haven’t been "forced"

-When I watch my kids actually play together. Without interference, without having to tell Coop to share or play nice.. without pulling dirt/sticks/stones from Avery’s mouth. This makes my heart SWELL.

-When my kids both sleep all night. Without waking me up at 530am (Avery!) or waking up super crabby (Cooper!) or covered in poop (Avery!) or soaked with pee (Cooper!)

-watching Brandon play with them. Actually get down on the floor nitty gritty play. It’s so very awesome. To watch Brandon swell with pride when one or both of them do something awesome.

-when my kids light up when they see me. I know this one thing might be my saving grace with daycare. That they will be happy (most of the time?) to see me. That they will smile and hug me. Even if there are tears when I leave them in the morning, there will be smiles and kisses when I come back.

-When my kids (well, Cooper) show empathy and sympathy. It shows how compassionate he is, it makes me so very proud.

-When Avery nurses, and nurses. She is such a good eater. Boob or table food. It’s hilarious because she "yum nom yum"s through every meal- boob or table food- and I cannot help but giggle at her.

I am a very lucky lady. A lucky mama. These kids, and this husband of mine make my world go ’round.  There are of course other things that make me happy, and are quite significant but these three things- these three people are my entire world. Without them? I’d be lost. Completey.

There is more times that I am completely happy then not, and for that and I really thankful. These are just the moments that really make my heart skip a beat, and remind me- how truly lucky I am.

love, me