These Are The Days - Our Week

Enjoying the many moments...
4th of July

Mountain Man Decorating Bikes - Final Details

Mama & Tigers
My Cows at Chick-Fil-A

Tiger A & Me (next TigerB)

TigerB

Happy Saturday all! We've had a fun, busy and happy Summertime so far. I am thankful for shiny, happy children! Really, I am thankful for these days. Am I the only Mom who treasures each moment because I know it will not last? This morning Mountain Man delivered coffee to me in bed - I awoke to the delightful sound of two eight-year-old boys laughing together. (beats the alternative right! ;) No joke, my heart took it all in.

Thank heavens I have some time to gear up for the empty nest because I have to tell you, right now I cannot visualize it. Yesterday, we went for a little hike by one of the beautiful lakes here and for a moment, the Tigers stayed back with Mountain Man to throw the football some more while I walked ahead to finish up my timed walk. I thought how I do not look forward to walking alone at any time I would like or with whom I would like when and where I would like.

So often as Moms we hear others talk about needing their space, waiting for the next level of maturity for their children and more. To me, these days are flying by and I don't want to miss a thing. As I kept my brisk pace and walked into a wooded area talking, praying, etc., I suddenly heard a quick noise behind me gaining on me. Then I glanced as someone grabbed my hand. It was Tiger A who had sprinted a good half mile to catch up to me - he was barefoot and winded.

This week we were at the pool, I swam a little, dove for the torpedo with the Tigers and then settled into my chaise lounge to soak up the sun while reading my new issue of Real Simple. No sooner than I opened the magazine, I heard, "Mom, will you come to the Kiddie pool with me?" [Kiddie pool? You mean the one that is 18 inches deep and you are 4 foot 2 inches? That one?) Surprised, I said, "The Baby Pool?" That was totally accidental, I was really surprised b/c we had not been in that pool this year. I hadn't noticed until he asked. His face dropped at my question and I was hustling to rebound, "Oh I love that pool! Of course, I am going with you!" as I rushed to catch up.

We walked and talked hand-in-hand. I told him how quick he was and how I loved when he rushed to walk with me. It was another moment I cherished. Call me a sap, but I find myself doing this often and I am okay with it. You see, as a mother of Twins - and a mother with only Twins, you are acutely aware that the time does not stand still. We get to do this parenting thing once.

He jumped in and was shooting hoops in the water at the Fisher Price Basketball goal as I opened the gate and joined him. We engaged in a great game of Basketball and I had him laughing like, well, a "Baby!" I almost cried as I realized I could have missed that memory because I wanted to relax and read. It's a memory I cherish and may not get again.

Literally for us so when the baseball and footballs are flying in the living room and the hot wheels are underfoot, and the Legos are everywhere at once, I smile and realize I am thankful to be living my dream. I don't want o miss it.

The days are long, but the years go quickly.

How do you take it all in? I'd love your thoughts too. Do you have a special moment recently you'd like to share? ;)
Enjoy every moment of your weekend!

Warmly,