My little boys grunts and whines got me out of bed this morning for a 7:00am feeding. It felt nice to sleep in a bit. I was welcomed by little grins and flailing arms. I scooped him up, sat in the rocking chair and cradled him in my arms. As he filled his little tummy, I leaned my head back on the top of the rocker and closed my eyes again. A few minutes later, I hear a whispered "Hi". I lift one eye lid and see my little girls big blue eyes and white baby-toothed grin. I let out a gentle sigh, and try to come to terms with having to wake up for the day. Camilla sits on the edge of her bed and puts on this hilarious hat and gives the biggest smile. Daddy walks into the room and we both giggle at our funny little girl. I close my eyes again while Camilla gets out of bed. I hear her little feet pitter-patter across the old hardwood floor in her bedroom. Mr. Stannix goes to finish getting ready for work and we have a good chat while Hyrum finishes up. Now Hyrum is asleep again, so I lay him gently back into his crib and tuck an extra blanket on him. I hear my little girl call me from the bottom of the stairs, "Mommy? Have some nanas please? Mommy..." I stand at the top of the stairs and smile down at her, "Of course you can have a banana". I go downstairs, put her in her seat and hand her a half peeled banana while I make eggs, pack a lunch and chat with my dear Mr. Stannix about life and our future. He finishes his orange juice and then he leaves for work with a kiss and an "I love you". As the door closes, Camilla exclaims, "See you soon!!". I love mornings like this. Mornings that are calm and slow where I can soak up every moment, every grin, every kiss and every time Camilla says "Mommy". It makes my life so wonderful. There is nothing better then being a wife and mother.
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