Freeze

I am way behind in my posts. Life is literally flying by ... sometimes without my knowing it.  I am trying to enjoy the moments, not stress, and absorb it all but realize that time continues wether I want it to or not.  Being back at work has been good - the transition has been relatively smooth - but the days I am home seem busier if that's possible.  

I really want to freeze my children. During a calm, peaceful moment of course. :)  I am so afraid of them growing up and not feeling like I made the most of their young years.  Being home next year will help with that.    

This picture of Braden is so telling.  This is the Braden that my heart melts for.  It's the boy who cries at sad movies, who at 5 still wants to snuggle on my lap, who wants to read every book he can get his hands on, who says please and thank you very willingly without reminders, and who gives the most gentle, sweet kisses at bedtime.  We won't talk about the "other" Braden who sneaks out because the Braden I described above is the one I want to hold forever in my heart.

This is the Olivia I'll keep in my heart and mind!!  She can light up a room with her smile and chatter.  She is quick to "take care of" anyone or anything that is sad or hurt.  She is strong willed, confident and creative.  Olivia has a thrilling imagination and absolutely LOVES to help her mama do almost anything.

 

A few weeks ago Braden and Olivia had a gymnastics open house.  My parents came down and my mom brought her camera... hence the GREAT pictures.  Here Braden is helping Olivia wait in line to walk across the balance beam.  Absolutely priceless when he takes on the big brotherly role.  That doesn't happen very often at home but in public he seems to fall into that role with more ease.

This is Braden at the end of his gymnastics!  He was very proud!  What a great kid he's becoming. :)

I hope that this blog can help me look back in future years and recapture the moments I am so afraid of losing.