Snuggle

Quick post...

I am sitting here snuggled up with Lena. She just finished reading a huge stack of books. Boy, do I love hearing her read! I am so proud that her favorite subject in school is math and that she is a fantastic reader. Nothing warms my heart more!

I hope this will be a life-long love for her...

Taking it Easy

The first weekend of the new year is coming to a close. As I reflect on my last few days, I have to admit I really only accomplished one of my goals. I spent quality time with my children. It has been so much fun to just stay at home, clean and organize and play games with the kids. We were able to make cookies, and make dinner together. They both love to help out in the kitchen. While it is easier and much faster for me to cook/bake alone, I really enjoyed having them both there to help me. We got to watch movies together and snuggle on the couch. This might have been the best way for us to ring in the new year together. We were so busy during the holidays that it was refreshing and rejuvenating to spend quality time together, relaxing at home.

So, as I look to the coming month and year. I will remember to take time each week, each day to spend quality time with each of my children. Some of the best memories of their childhoods are waiting to be made!