Lovin' The Priceless Moments

When I sat down at my computer this morning I began brainstorming ideas for this blog post.  I felt that all of my ideas were coming up short and then it hit me as I was watching Dillon sing and do the actions to "Itsy Bitsy Spider".  Today, as Thanksgiving approaches, I need to give thanks for the little moments in my life, the moments that I am here for because I have been granted the opportunity to work from home while raising my kids.  I do have those days/moments where I think it would be so nice to go back to work, then I think about all of the priceless moments that I would miss. 

Each of the three kids have their own PRICELESS Moments.

My Little Kaitlyn

 

My Fourth Grader

Kaitlyn is in Fourth Grade already.  She only has EIGHT more years at home and then she will be going out into the world - hopefully to college.  I am incredibly thankful to be at home when she arrives home from school everyday so that I can hear her stories from the day while they are fresh in her mind.  I can drop her off at school and pick her up when the weather is bad.  Her friends can come over on early-outs and I love to hear their laughter as they eat their snacks or play.



My Baby Dillon



My TWO Year Old

Dillon is TWO - he is growing physically and developing mentally each day.  He is a little sponge, picking up on something new each day.  He is almost 100% potty-trained and is incredibly excited about his "unnies" (a.k.a. undies).  I love to watch his eyes light up as he is able to communicate a message with me about even the most simple things.  Then there is our time in the morning when only Mommy will do - he runs out of his room, straight into my arms, and wants his snuggle time with me.  And, last but not least, there are moments that are just adorable, like him singing and acting out "The Itsy Bitsy Spider".



Emy at One Day Old




Sitting at 7 1/2 Months

Emylia is growing so fast.  She is quite the peanut, very different from her siblings.  I am thankful to be able to peak in on her when she is napping - she looks so peaceful in her crib sucking her thumb with her blanket by her face.  When she is playing, she catches me watching her, gives me the biggest toothless grin possible, and melts my heart.  This week marks a couple milestones her in development - first, she has started sitting without the support of her one arm and second, she is crawling on all fours more often than her army crawl.  Before I know it, she will be walking and talking.
These are the moments that make me realize that right now I am exactly where I am supposed to be.  I am supposed to be building my home-business with Ameriplan, watching/helping my kids grow and learn, and being here for them 100% of the time.