Hold on tight
As I’m sure it did for you, what happened in Connecticut last week left me feeling a fresh sense of gratitude for the well being of my family, along with a little more anxiety for their safety. It brings to light, all over again, that we do not get to choose how or when people – even those most important to us – leave our lives, only how we spend the time we do have together.
Lately I’ve been seeing myself give into the frustrations I regularly feel with my kids, spending too much time reprimanding and grumbling under my breath. At the end of almost every day, I always wish I’d spent more time tapping into the joy my kids exude, rather than latching onto the challenges that arise. It is my own personal goal to hold onto the positive moments, to always remember that it is a true blessing to have these people in my lives. These tiny people who seize the day as a rule of thumb and inspire me to live more like them. And to make sure that each night when they go to bed, they climb under the covers knowing they are loved.
Such sweet pictures! Makes me so excited for Henry to have some siblings. Can’t wait to see all of you next week!!
The tragedy that happened is just wrong on so many levels. What happend to “Thou shall not kill”….Isn’t that more important than the “right to bear arms” just a thought… I hugged my little guy so tight he said I was squashing him…We are lucky. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!!
I could not agree with you more, Tracy-Lynne! So well said. Merry Christmas to you and your family, too!