A Good Day

Today was a good day. Today was the kind of day where I had solid moments of clarity. Sometimes, the noise of my life causes a static between me and how good things are. Sometimes there's a curtain of chaos covering the masterpiece of my life. But today I was lucky enough to see my children without the static.

Moment One:
We were walking to a pool and I was carrying Cade (who had no shoes). It was like, 487 degrees outside and we were already tired just from being awake in August in Texas. Halfway to the pool, I realized I'd left the swim diapers in the truck. So, I handed Cade to Pearce and ran back. Once I had the swim diaper, I turned around to see Cole and Stone walking together and talking about something. And Pearce was carrying Cade, who was completely content to be in his biggest brother's arms. If I had an iota of artistic ability, I'd try to capture it on canvas! Pearce looking down at Cade. Cade with his head on Pearce's shoulder. Cole and Stone so far apart in age yet playfully running together in anticipation of pool time. It almost stopped me in my tracks. Of course, then Pearce put Cade down WAY too close to the pool and the moment was lost to my all-out sprint to the pool while yelling, "Pearce! Grab Cade!"

Moment Two:
Tonight, we ate dinner at a local Mexican food restaurant. Our favorite local band was playing on the patio. Pearce was sitting with friends (MY friends) and Cole was listening to the band off on his own. Stone was sitting in Chad's lap and I was holding Cade in a rare moment of cuddliness. Again, I was hit with this overwhelming feeling of relief. Of peace. These are my boys. And they are wonderful. And different. And they are mine - not speaking possessively, but with reverence to God, who decided that these particular four should go with me.

Anyway, I know this is a sappy departure from my norm, but I felt like sharing that things aren't always poop on the ceiling fan and stepping on sharp toys in the middle of the night. Sometimes, I'm rewarded with a moment, and in this case two, that reminds me of how lucky I am.