Finding Joy in My Everyday Mom Moments.

Let me start off by saying...that I may have broken a law by snapping this picture in the carpool lane...? But let's hope not!

THIS right here is a favorite of mine! ...watching my boys walk into school. I love taking the boys to school and dropping them off for the day. I am so thankful that I am able to be a stay-at-home mom and to treasure these little moments!!

I LOVE...

*waking the boys up

*hearing them ask me what day it is and if they have to go to school

*watching them walk downstairs with their favorite animals under their arms

*seeing them sit at the table not quite awake but patiently waiting for their breakfast

*fixing them breakfast

*Cardston asking me not to watch him eat

*packing their snacks

*telling them they need to be done eating and to start getting dressed

*putting the toothpaste on their toothbrushes

*getting their clothes ready and laid out for them to put on

*telling them over and over to hurry up

*telling Cardston again and again to get dressed

*telling Cardston to brush his teeth

*telling Cardston to get his shoes on

*telling Cardston to get his backpack on

*praying with them 

*loading into the car in a hurry

*sharing scriptures on the 5 minute drive to school (they're currently being quizzed on "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God..." James 1:5)

*Cardston saying Mom and then showing me the sign for "I love you" as he exits the car. It's our "thing".

*watching Brampton wait for Cardston to get out of the car

*watching them walk into the school...together. I often wonder what cute little conversations they have as they walk in. 

*how some days Brampton will race down the sidewalk as I drive off...the smile on his face is priceless!! It always fills my heart with joy.

Now, yes...sometimes it is tedious work. Let's be honest...it's the same thing every single day. And it's tiring. The reminding gets old. The rushing to get out the door is both nerve-racking and exhausting. But when I start thinking or feeling this way (ungrateful)...I realize I have become blinded again. I have to remind myself that not every mom is able to do what I do. These moments ARE my mom moments. And I am truly blessed. I love being a mom to Brampton, Cardston, Payton, and Brooklynn. If  I were to die, who would take my place? Who would love and care for my children as I do? If I were to lose any one of my children...I would long with all my heart for these simple moments. To be with them. To take care of them. To be their mom. And with that...I'm working on finding joy in the small everyday moments. 

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AND ON A SIDE NOTE 

These boys truly are best friends! I love it. I am so thankful that Brampton and Cardston were both sent to our family when they were. I know that they will find strength in one another as they get older and make their own choices. These boys are truly going to "move mountains". I see it in them every day. 

I love you Brampton.

AND

I love you Cardston.