Little Moments

This week was my first full week of work: 32 hours. But the only reason I think I'm exhausted is because we need a new mattress.

Adjusting to my regular schedule with three kids has been a challenge, but I think I'm actually doing better than I did with two! Maybe Jacey was the little kick in the butt of motivation that I needed.

Yet this week, in the midst of work, MOPS (and handling a lot of money as I'm the finance lady), school, preschool, screeching girls, gymnastics and swiffering our ever-dusty floors, I've managed to take notice of some extra special little moments this week with my girls. For as much of a journal writer as I've been for nearly 25 years of my life, I find it hard to sit down and record those funny or sweet things the girls say and do. So I'm making a point of doing it on this rainy day while the girls are quiet... for now.

The little moments I've especially treasured this week...

...Averey being totally convinced that she can fly, flapping her arms and landing face-first on our bed (and I had to give it a whirl too).

... Both Averey and Kelsey joining me in the bathroom as I'm getting ready, using my make-up brushes to apply non-existent cosmetics.

...Jacey's gummy smiles.

...Kelsey singing "Jesus Loves Me" out of the blue.

...Kelsey asking to snuggle as we waited for Averey to get off the bus.

...The 10 times that Kelsey asks to see Jacey's eyes and responds with an expressive "AWWWW!!!"

...Averey dancing along to a TV program, thrusting herself backwards on the couch, throwing her legs over head and bouncing right back (completely clueless that Jake and I were watching her, chuckling).

...Averey getting up on the stage at church to sing and dance along during the designated kid's song.

...Averey and Kelsey doting on Jacey, prompting her to coo.

...Kelsey sitting on her knees next to Jacey in her papasan chair, grabbing her little hand and praying for her.

...All five of us laying on our bed last night, being silly, getting Jacey to coo, and her sisters holding her. Jake's and my eyes met, and I still find it amazing to believe that after meeting 18 years ago, we've made it to this point in our lives. Incredible.

Like being a pharmacy technician, motherhood is another thankless job. Yet I'm ever so thankful for little moments like those, because they can be greater than any "thank you" I could receive.