Another year is coming to an end. It makes me think back on all of the fun things that have happened this year. I start to make a list of resolutions for the new year. Some I will keep, others maybe not.
I wonder what memories my kids will remember. Sometimes I try to come up with family traditions that they will look back and smile about. Then I think of the things I remember and realize that the little unplanned moments are the ones I love best.
Sleeping over at a friend's house and watching scary movies that I swore wouldn't give me nightmares, but did. Spending the week with my grandparents eating homemade pancakes in a cast-iron skillet. Staying up late at night talking to my sister from our bedroom doors trying not to wake up my parents.
I want Samuel and Ethan to have a great childhood and all the best things I can give them. But sometimes I wonder if I do enough. I don't want to have any regrets. I don't want to look back and say I wished we read more books, cuddled up on the couch more, danced in the den more....
My kids are growing up so fast. I look at the little boy Samuel is becoming. He is smart, quick witted, funny, insightful, and charming. I wonder what Ethan will be like at that age. I don't want to miss anything by looking too far into the future. I just want to enjoy the little baby giggles, the sweet little kisses and hugs, the "I love you" and smiles. All too soon it will be time for them to need more space.
This year I want to stress out less about the little things. I want to enjoy people, stregthen my friendships, learn more from others, and most importantly to laugh more. Hoping you a have a wonderful new year!!
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