The Little Things

I was just reflecting on how much I love the little things in life. I am so grateful for those moments that just happen in the day to day run of things. Today was a tough day. I don't know if it was the humidity or what, but my girls were having a very hard time behaving. Jared put them to bed tonight before heading off to play racquetball. I sat down to try and clear my head for the day. Here are a few that I am especially thankful for today:

- Hearing Hyrum’s baby squeals and giggles when I kiss his tummy or tickle his feet. He is so ticklish! I can’t help but laugh at his pure enjoyment. He is at the cutest stage right now and I just want to hold him so close and have him never become a 2 year old!
- Listening to Jadyn singing her songs as she plays all day long. I love that my home is always full of music.
- Hearing Jenna pray for the really important things in life like: her baby dolls, eating popsicles, watching Elmo, the food, and her red shoes.
- Dancing with Jared in the freezer isle of the grocery store as part of our date night Friday. (No kidding.We went in for some Klondike Bars and danced and turned like we were in the middle of a very romantic dance number. I was just following his lead…) It was a blast! What would YOU do for a Klondike Bar?!?
- Dropping everything and dancing around the living room with my kids any time “Ever, Ever After” by Carrie Underwood comes on. (I have it on my blog playlist and our computer song list.) We twirl, dip, and sing at the top of our lungs. I am always tired (especially when Jadyn asks if we can do it again – for the 11th time in a row) and grinning from ear to ear when we are done.

It is those precious little things that mean so much to me, probably more than I can begin to express in words. I have a wonderful family. Even when things are difficult and crazy (as they often are) I live for those little moments that make my heart sing.