Today was a great day. I was so thankful for so many things today. I was thankful for the beautiful weather, the lack of stress, and a wonderful opportunity to bond with my sons over a simple picnic lunch.
I took my sons out to the Town Square playground again this morning. I planned everything to a "t". From getting up early and getting myself ready to feeding my kids breakfast while preparing the picnic lunch.
I am always praying to God for my oldest son to have good behavior when we go out in public. And today was no different. My husband being out of town called me while I was on my way out to the playground and while saying goodbye to me wished me good luck. Which I half way laughed at hoping luck would have nothing to do with it. The last time I took Clayton out to the playground he was absolutely an angel. And I am more than pleased to announce that today was no different. I am learning though that my youngest is starting to feel left out but I can't let him crawl around on the ground out there. So, I am hoping by the next time I go, I can remember to bring my sling or the bjorn so that I won't have to keep pulling him back from wanting to climb on all the stuff out there!
It was such a nice little afternoon out with my boys I just kept thinking how much fun I was having with them. I every once awhile thought how nice it would have been to have Sean there. Spending time like this as a family is so precious and memorable for me. I like to have nice things and go on those fun vacations, who doesn't? But, for me it is in the simplicity of city on a park bench with both my children sharing a few minutes while enjoying the weather and food together that my heart spills over with joy. I will never forget these moments. Watching my son run around with such happiness and excitement is a gift that I will always feel eternally grateful for. The days of a SAHM at times can be tedious, exhausting, and frustrating but at the same time its full of "firsts" (first steps, first laugh, first smile), and full of fun (games, hugs, laughing) and to me these things are so priceless and precious nothing could ever change my mind about doing it everyday! I often fast forward to the days where my son will not want me to kiss his cheek in public. To a night where he won't want to sit on my lap and watch a movie. Or I will not carry him up to bed for his nap. These thoughts even now bring tears to my eyes as I will dearly miss these extraordinary moments of my life as a Mom. I pray so hard that when my boys grow up that they will still want to have close relationship with me. I get told frequently by older Moms how to savor and appreciate these days of "young" children because they grow up so fast. To those Moms I say, "yes, I will appreciate them and soak them up all I can." But do allow me my moments of insanity as at times like any job it gets hard or overwhelming.
Thank you Clayton and Calvin for spending the day with Mommy. I had so much fun and you were both so well-behaved and enjoyable. Your laughter, smiles, and excitement could not of made me any happier to have been given such a blessing to be able to spend that time with you. I can't wait till we get to go back again!! Hope you are enjoying your naps and we'll have some more fun tonight! Love you with all my heart!
Love, Your Mommy
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