sweetest things ever

Sweetest things ever?? My children!!! Words can't really express how much I love them! They bring much laughter and joy to our lives every single day. This is my personal experience.....and I say it with shame...but, I have noticed in my life that someone can say a hundred nice things to me and if they say one negative thing, it seems the ONE negative stands out more than the positive. Why? Why am I like this? I am learning more and more, through the grace of God, to just forgive and love. Though this is no easy task for me, I am learning to do it....and it feels good. But, I have noticed that this is not the case with my children. Noah and Paige can argue over toys all day, open up a diaper and let poop fall on my floor, talk back to me with disrespect....the list could go on and on (all of which will have varying consequences.) Even this morning as I was getting their milk cups ready, I turned my head to see flying bananas and syrup all over the place! These things can be so frustrating, but one snuggle from my sweet little Paigey, hearing her sweet little voice trying to talk to me, Noah telling me how much he loves me or hearing him pray.....I forget about it all! Those things that were so frustrating to me become kinda funny! I don't know why it is so different with my children , but I am glad. And I want my attitude towards them to be how I feel even when others may say something negative that hurts.

My latest melt-my-heart moment: last night, having a "sleep party" with Noah...his arm wrapped around my neck, lights out, and he says, "Mom?" I reply, "yes, Noah..." "I am lovin' you so much, Mom!" Oh my word!! Tear-filled eyes!! "I love you too, Noah!" Great night of sleep!

Thank you God for these gifts, so undeserved!