I worked today so I was gone before the kids woke up and got home right at dinner time. In the 1 1/2 hours between dinner being done and bed I experienced the whole gamete of emotions of motherhood.
Heart wrenching fear: Peyton was climbing up and down the basement steps. Joel and I were discussing Peyton climbing the stairs and when would be an appropriate time to stop watching her so carefully while she went up and down. As I sat at the bottom of the stairs watching her reach the top of the stairs she leaned backwards and flipped down the wood stairs. My heart leapt as I jumped up to catch her after she toppled down several stairs. I began freaking out hoping she was okay as I held her close as she cried. I could have burst into tears thinking of the worst that could have happened, but Joel kept me calm. Within a few minutes she had calmed down and we were able to assess the minor bump on her head...nothing else seemed to be wrong.
Giggles and a heart full of love and appreciation for the gift God has blessed us with, Peyton (and Parker): After bringing Peyton upstairs to continue to calm her and cuddle her, we had such a special time of snuggling on the couch and reading books together. She giggled at the funny voices I made and all of the kisses I kept giving her! It was one of those moments where I fully appreciated the gift that motherhood is and the blessing Peyton and Parker are in my life. In that time with Peyton I thanked God for giving me the best calling/job in the world.
A yucky/gross (and really funny) incident: After stripping Peyton down in preparation for her bath, she came to stand next to me as I was adjusting the water temp. All of a sudden my foot was feeling warm and I looked down to see Peyton peeing on my foot!
Being a mommy is AWESOME!
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