Grateful

My heart is overflowing with gratefulness right now.  I am really enjoying the ages Will and Molly Jane are.  There is nothing that makes my heart happier then to see them giggling and playing together.  When Will begs her to come play with him and I hear them laughing together I am reminded of why all this is worth it.

Will is at such a silly, imaginative, question-asking, playful stage.  He makes me laugh with his little thoughts and comments.  Often he will plop down next to me on the couch and say, "Hey mom, let's talk."  He is becoming a little boy who wants to have real conversations and learn all that he can.  He has been asking lots of good questions about who God is and tells me that Jesus will never leave him.  

Molly Jane is oozing with sweetness.  The way she says momm--eee, momm--ee, momm--ee just melts. my. heart.  She wraps her little arms around me, pats me on the back and then gives me a big huge kiss on the lips.  She takes such good care of her baby dolls and is so nurturing, gentle and loving.

I am not saying it is always picture perfect over here. We have our "moments" for sure but I am just thankful for this season the Lord has graciously blessed us with and want to enjoy and savor it.  I feel very undeserving of two healthy children.  I know too many people right now hurting with babies and children with cancer and my heart breaks for them.  I just don't understand.  I know the Lord is good and loves them but I feel helpless and sad for them.  It makes me grateful for the days and moments with my kids.  I know they are numbered and each one is a gift from the Lord.