That is What is Important

Crazy.

Hectic.

Overwhelming.

I could go on for days.

And I know I am not alone.

There are lots of us in this boat.

Only we aren't in the boat together. We are all scurrying along with our obligations or opportunities, if I may.

Why?

That is what I wonder?   Why?  What is the purpose of this?  What is really important?

You see, to me it is not all about the sporting event or recital.  Or the pictures I can put on face book.  Nope.  It is about the little moments I want to cherish.  To remember.

I have no dreams of having a child that is recruited to play sports in college.  Nope.  Not important.  I don't fit in.  I don't care.  I just can't see the importance.

It is more like this.  I have dreams of cuddles and snuggles on lazy Sunday afternoons.  I have dreams of family bike rides and picnics.  I have dreams of vacations on the beach.  I have dreams of baking cookies and planting flowers.  Washing the car together and having a water fight.  Reading stories and singing ridiculously loud.

Listing these dreams causes me to acknowledge how blessed I am.  The purpose of this is simple.  To love Him and love others.  My "others" consist of these 4 little beings and my husband.  I am commanded to live my dream.  To cuddle and snuggle and sing and on and on.  Wow!

That my friends is what is important.  I am thankful I see.  I am thankful for the important things.

Maddie is 7

Oh my, how time flies!  I cannot count the people that have reminded me of how quickly your children grow up.  I now understand their urgency to remind me to cherish every day, every moment. Maddie turns seven today.  7 seems like such a big girl.  Everyone thinks they have the sweetest kids, right?!?  Maddie is certainly high up on the scale. Much to her benefit she has her dad's personality.  She is quiet and kind.  She has demonstrated empathy for others from very early on.  When Maddie was born, Chris said she "bonded our family forever".  She has done that in so many ways.  She is a great big sister and a good friend.  She is incredibly unselfish and loves others.  I am so thankful she is ours.  I look forward to her future, I know the Lord has big plans for her.  Happy Birthday Moo Moo!