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.

17 comments:

Antropóloga said...

Definitely the most fun I have ever had.

Marni's Organized Mess said...

Awwww... what a great epiphany!

Jen said...

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

Dana said...

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

Greg said...

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!!

C. said...

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

amanda said...

perfectly put!

we are the lucky ones :)

Amber said...

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!

Rachel said...

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

Mary said...

I agree with you 100%!

Kris said...

That is really sweet...

Awake said...

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

Cristina Mathers said...

what a sweet mommy you are!

Shawna said...

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

TEACHBROECK said...

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

Danielle said...

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

misguidedmommy said...

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