Beautiful Days

I have a unwritten goal of posting something each month. (And now it's written, I guess.) I'm a little shocked that May is already over, and I obviously didn't meet that goal last month...

June is also flying by with alarming speed.  Life and work are very full right now, each week more so than the last it seems, so I have not had much energy to write.

However, I have been struck frequently these last several weeks by how incredibly blessed I am by my children. Though our days together often feel long (we all celebrate when Daddy gets home from work each night!), the days are filled with beautiful moments that I treasure.

Moments such as:

When the house is a disaster, baby brother is in bed, and Daddy isn't home yet...what to do?
Put on some super cleaning capes, of course!

 *Isaiah gently kissing Ezra's head, wrapping his arms around him for a quick hug.

Brotherly love, zoned in on the last scenes of Thomas the Train.
(And no, my 8 month old baby does not normally watch TV!)

 *The slapping of little hands on the hardwood floor as Ezra crawls enthusiastically toward a desired object.  The things he's not supposed to touch bring him the most fun to pursue. :)

Mommy and Ezra - we love our ErgoBaby!
This kid spends alot of time in this thing as we chase around his big brother.

Finger food lovin'.

 *Ezra erupting in fits of uncontrollable giggling

*The thrill of discovery as Ezra figures out that a toy makes great noises

Rockin' Daddy's cap

 *The love of balls, sticks,and rocks--my firstborn baby has transformed into an active boy.

His first ride on his new push bike!  So much joy!

Daddy and Isaiah riding bikes together.

This kid looooves Raisin Bran!

Morning snuggle/soft lovey sharing ritual in Isaiah's bed.

Ezra riding Isaiah's truck. 

 *Isaiah's imagination.  Right now his favorite thing is to hear stories about "Pork Chop", the pink pig. (His daddy's creation....)

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*Little boys snuggling me on the couch while we read books.
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*Ezra's squeal of excitement to see Isaiah after E gets up from a nap.

*Isaiah's little voice leaving me messages on my phone while I'm working. "Moooom. Home. 'Ra, up. Eat."  (Mom, come home, Ezra's up, he's ready to eat!)


Sometimes the day drags on forreeeever.  Sometimes the house is filling with whiny kids and a grumpy mom.  Sometimes everything is chaotic with a kid whining for food, a baby screeching for food, and barely enough time to drink my coffee cold...again.

But it's okay.  The beautiful moments far outweigh the messy ones, and they transform each day into a beautiful one that the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!