...Eva's not always going to be a 7-year-old begging me to sit on the floor and play Strawberry Shortcakes. In fact, it doesn't seem like too long ago that I was the one who loved to play with those dolls. Yesterday I helped her organize the toys in her bedroom- seeing the paper dolls, American girl dolls and art projects brought back a lot of memories. She has a lot of mature characteristics, but can be super silly and little girlish at the same time. She came over on Saturday and helped me bake peanut blossoms. She got the giggles as she exaggerated my instructions to make all the cookies uniform in size. I just love these two little guys. Before I know it, they're going to be all grown up.
Is this the right size???
Oh, maybe if I make it a little bigger....
...and bigger...
How's this???
(Yes, she was having a silly afternoon!)
...I think one of the things that makes marriage great in the long run is when each spouse works to understand the other more fully, learning something new about the other every day. As much as we loved each other when we got married, almost a year and a half later, our relationship is even closer than it was then. I am so happy to have time with Nathan almost every day to just enjoy our marriage. Whether we're actually working on a project together, hosting friends, or just tackling our individual to-do lists in the evenings, I'm grateful to have these days and years to study Nathan as a person.
4 comments:
Ha, ha...to cute about Isaac calling you just to "chit-chat" He might not grow out of that. :)
I remember thinking I had so much to do before any of the kids came...funny how perspectives change! You just learn to be super-duper efficient, hardly sit-down, multi-task, let-go of some of your cleanliness standards, and enjoy the process of organizing your life. :) I'm beginning to think that I can't let any part of my life be unorganized...otherwise chaos ensues. :)
Siblings are so precious and sometimes it is too easy to take them for granted! It's wonderful that you are taking that time out of your busy schedule to build memories with them...They will always remember that! :)
God Bless,
~Leisel~
While on the topic of husbands and wives, we just finished watching the DVD series of Love and Respect. In our minds, this should be a must see for all married couples.
I love the comments about Isaac. Too cute.
I have been following your family's blogs for quite a while and just like to say thanks for keeping us "in the loop" about your lives. It is a great example for our children. It is encouraging for them to read about godly relationships and family. So, thanks. And thanks to your sibblings, too.
Cindy
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