Four More Days... and a New Perspective...

I can't believe that we're only a few days away from Christmas. This year has gone by so uncomfortably fast.
Ever since I've had kids, my feelings get so tender around this time of year. I think about Mary and all that she had to have gone through mentally during her trek to have Jesus. I think about our Heavenly Father and his love for his Son that he sent down to do what he did for all of us. I think sometimes, the latter hits my heart more. Mainly because I really don't think that I could have done it. I've had my Abraham and Isaac experience and I really struggled with what my choice was... anyway, it makes me even more grateful for our Heavenly Father and his love for all of us.

The boys wanted to go outside so badly today. We went through the timely process of getting them all dressed for the cold and they went on their merry way. As I watched them, I got all choked up. They see everything with so much excitement. The world is their giant play ground. While as they play, I'm constantly looking for what's around them that could or would hurt them. TOTALLY the Mama bear mentality.
I took my camera out and I got a few pictures that I love. I will forever look at those pictures and remember the joy they found running around in that watery snow. It wasn't great snow. We couldn't have built a snowman out of it, but they didn't care. They loved it all... I'm trying to find the good in the world every day. Most days I'm just wishing I could go back in time and my kids could grow up when I did... I hate that I think that way.... today gave me the opportunity to notice what I'm needing to change. To me, that's seeing the world through a child's eyes...even if through mine, there is a LOT more caution, I hope I can succeed at seeing the good around me and recognizing every day for what it is... a gift :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!