This morning we woke to the most beautiful sunrise! My favorite is when the kids notice it at breakfast and point it out to me or ask to use my phone and take a picture of it. Our day was busy with a special dentist appointment in Red Deer for Miss Lily. The extra driving and time away from home really didn't help with how tired I've been feeling.
As I rocked the baby to sleep I couldn't help but ponder how it's not the quiet task it once was in my early days of mothering. Tonight as I snuggled Cooper to sleep I heard the TV blaring in the next room, the boys laughing together over their game, the washing machine spinning beneath the nursery and a fight breaking out downstairs...And in that dimly lit nursery, I still felt peace as I felt Coopers little body snuggle in close to mine after he passed me his finished bottle.
His one cheek puffed out as he nestled into my arm, and his hands were resting so sweetly on his chest. He let out a huge sigh to finally be going to bed after such a long day driving and playing. Tears stung my eyes and gratitude filled my heart for little moments just like these.
Once the littles are in bed, I'm usually in the kitchen tidying up for morning and the big kids will often find me. I enjoy the whisper chats we have while they sit at the island or on a counter top and tell me everything that's on their mind. I'm learning to pause and enjoy when they open up and express themselves. Having big conversations at the most inconvenient times is always the best!
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