It's a little late, but here's their first day of school for 2010-2011! I can't believe how time flies....they're growing up so quickly. Today I was going through their clothing bins (looking for 2T clothes for Annie) and I was (literally) stuck in the closet and reminscing over all their outfits they've outgrown. Ethan's first Halloween costume...a lion. Bella's favorite pajamas....gingerbread man long john's. Ethan's first football jersey....OU! Bella's first soccer team....Tulsa Tigers.
I thought to myself, I can't afford to miss any moments. I took advantage of that thought tonight while running on the treadmill....Bella came down and sat on the couch. I was watching a movie while running.....I turned it off and just started talking to her. I asked about school, friends, what she's learning, if she thinks her little brother is doing good in school. (which she said yes. :)) It was then I got a little sad and realized I'm so NOT a part of every part of her life like I used to be when she was younger. I don't know what goes on 6.5 hours of her day. As mothers (or fathers) we have such a small window of time when we're their ENTIRE world....when we have every hour of their day to influence, encourage, and teach them. I'm thankful I've had to ability to set a foundation for her (and Ethan and Annie). Of course we continue to take advantage of foundation building: Our mornings eating breakfast, our evenings doing homework, bedtime devotions, good night kisses and hugs....sleepy time cuddles. The foundation we are working so hard to build:
#1 God loves you, unconditionally.
#2 Family is everything.
#3 Forgiveness is essential.
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