Short and Sweet

Life is short…we all know that.

But…life is also sweet. Do we take the time to recognize that?

Probably not, at least not me.

As my children are rapidly fading out of the toddler years, our family is quickly transitioning into the phase of life that happens all too quickly.

Church programs, school events, sports games, birthday parties, and the list will go on.

These things come and then they go without any of us really even experiencing them.

But, do you know what I want out of all of these things?

I want to experience them…I mean REALLY experience them.

I don’t want one moment to go by without my family enjoying and loving each other and the people God has placed in our lives.

Life is short…and sweet.

I want the sweetness to last longer than the shortness.

My prayer for all of us, especially this December, is to experience our little ones with all of the joy, laughter, and craziness that comes with each day.

Try it.

Just try to let things go…like the dishes, and the floor that needs to be mopped, and the dinner that needs to be cooked.

The kids don’t care…at least mine don’t. And neither does my husband.

When I spend time with my family without all of my motherly responsibilities in the back of my head, I TRULY ENJOY these precious gifts.

And when I lie in bed at night, guess what?

I’m not thinking about my dreaded “To-Do” list…

I’m thinking about how today…I had the best day with my family.

And then, I get so excited for what tomorrow has in store for us, even if we have absolutely nothing planned.

Because for us….those lazy days are the most fun.

My kids are crazy and silly, and sometimes a little too much…but…

They are mine, and these short and sweet moments that I have are more than I ever imagined.