One thing I've always known about myself is that I appreciate the little moments that make a day.
I have begun to do this even more through my new experience in motherhood.
We give too many moments the title of mundane.
Several times I have missed out on the joy of laughter and adoration because the moment seemed empty.
No moment is empty.
Each moment plays a role in the story of our lives and I don't want to miss out on even the smallest of moments.
This video brings me so much happiness.
First of all, it reminds me of my dog Zero.
Secondly, I find it amazing how much fun these dogs have discovered.
I hope I can have as much fun in each moment as they dogs are having.
I think most people would enjoy life more if they took the time to truly experience everyday life. Those little often obnoxious moments is what makes each family unique and a little crazy.
I think most people would enjoy life more if they took the time to truly experience everyday life. Those little often obnoxious moments is what makes each family unique and a little crazy.
I just want to share some very small stories that make my life what it is and makes my family who we are.
1. Zero and I are jogging partners and if there is snow on the ground, he has to stop jogging and roll in the snow at least 3 different times during our run.
2. Just last night during one of Emery's night time feedings, Ben woke up with us. Ben commented on how Emery's nursing sounds very similar to a zombie attack. This really is a great description of the noises she makes!
3. Zero is ALWAYS in the way. He is always at our feet in the kitchen and walking right in front of us whenever we are going out the door. Recently he found the most annoying things to do. Whenever Ben or I are stretching after one of our runs, Zero is right there biting at our every movement, trying to lay in our lap, licking our sweat or doing whatever obnoxious thing he can do to be in the way. We often yell at him when he does it, but we wouldn't want him to change.
4. Ben and I just rearranged our furniture and now we have to walk around our futon to sit down on it. We must have put it in the most dangerous place. Several times now Ben and I have hit our leg on the corner of the futon as we go to sit down. We have shared in laughter at each other's pain.
5. Emery is already plotting schemes against her parents, or so it seems. She waits until we change her out of a wet diaper to a clean one and then she poops. We are using clothe diapers and she makes sure we have laundry everyday.
6. Ben is often wrestling with Zero to move him from Ben's side of the bed or spot on the couch.
7. Anymore Ben and I rarely find a moment for the two of us. Either Emery or Zero are in need of something, so we often find ourselves in 1 minute rests between the madness trying to just be together. We have found a few daily rituals that at least allow us to be together and laugh together.
These are just a few moments and experiences that create the fun, often chaotic Edwards home.
5. Emery is already plotting schemes against her parents, or so it seems. She waits until we change her out of a wet diaper to a clean one and then she poops. We are using clothe diapers and she makes sure we have laundry everyday.
6. Ben is often wrestling with Zero to move him from Ben's side of the bed or spot on the couch.
7. Anymore Ben and I rarely find a moment for the two of us. Either Emery or Zero are in need of something, so we often find ourselves in 1 minute rests between the madness trying to just be together. We have found a few daily rituals that at least allow us to be together and laugh together.
These are just a few moments and experiences that create the fun, often chaotic Edwards home.
