Monday, April 21, 2008

Epiphany

My husband has been out of town a lot lately. It seems like he is always going out with his friends, eating at nice restaurants, and sleeping in quiet hotel rooms. I, on the other hand, am washing dishes, changing diapers, and appeasing fussy babies.

While John was gone this weekend, it occurred to me that I am one of the luckiest people in the world. I get to spend all day with my babies. I get to hold their little bodies close to mine. I get to take them for walks to the park. I get to read stories with them. I get to do everything with them!

When I am old, and I look back on my life, I will be happy that I spent every waking hour with my beautiful babies.
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17 comments:

  1. AntropólogaApril 21, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    Definitely the most fun I have ever had.

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  2. Marni's Organized MessApril 21, 2008 at 2:30 PM

    Awwww... what a great epiphany!

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  3. JenApril 21, 2008 at 3:15 PM

    Hehe! Now THAT's the SPIRIT!! :-D

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  4. DanaApril 21, 2008 at 3:42 PM

    that was so beautiful.. what you said really touched my heart!!

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  5. GregApril 21, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    And at some point he will realize how much he has missed. I am not out of town as much as your hubby, but I feel like I miss so much of my family when I am on nights!

    Enjoy those two little gifts from above!!

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  6. C.April 21, 2008 at 5:45 PM

    And that my dear, is what life is ALL about. Loving the life you are in. You're awesome.

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  7. amandaApril 21, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    perfectly put!

    we are the lucky ones :)

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  8. AmberApril 21, 2008 at 7:39 PM

    I wish I was as lucky as you! I really do miss staying home with the kids and given the slightest opportunity I would do it again so definantly enjoy your time with those beautiful children!

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  9. RachelApril 21, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    I loved that post Christy. I think your little ones are very lucky to have you as a mom.

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  10. MaryApril 21, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    I agree with you 100%!

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  11. KrisApril 21, 2008 at 11:12 PM

    That is really sweet...

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  12. AwakeApril 21, 2008 at 11:36 PM

    Yep, what they said. Truer words haven't been spoken. :)

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  13. Cristina MathersApril 22, 2008 at 2:18 AM

    what a sweet mommy you are!

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  14. ShawnaApril 22, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    I needed to hear this. I sometimes take the opportunity I have been given for granted. Beautifully said.

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  15. TEACHBROECKApril 22, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    I need to stop and cherish it more! Thanks for the reminder!

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  16. DanielleApril 22, 2008 at 8:51 PM

    So true! You will never regret the time spent with your children.

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  17. misguidedmommyApril 23, 2008 at 10:17 AM

    yeah but at the same time...he could at least bring you some delicious deserts from the fancy restaurants he visits

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