Serenity

Tonight I feel a peace and serenity flowing through me. It was a very quiet and lazy Sunday. Maggie and I did not even venture out to church/Sunday school. Maggie woke us up at 8 am this morning with a bright and cheery "Good morning". Ricky soon started making his own noises and Maggie decided to check on him. I listened to my babies on the monitor as they laughed and talked. Maggie read Ricky a couple of books - only his favorites like Brown Bear, Brown Bear or Little Babies. My heart filled with gratitude and happiness as they continued to play.

Finally at 8:45 am, I heard Maggie say, "Mommy I think Ricks wants to get out of his cribby now!" So we came down to cuddle on the couch with our orange juices and a good Dora. All four of us were snuggled up under a couple of blankets singing the songs and enjoying quiet time together. We ate breakfast and finished the morning playing in the playroom. How can I put into words the feelings of gratitude as I curled up with Rick and the kids explored and played? Every few minutes one or the other would bring us a toy. Maggie had lots of great games and ideas for all of us to do together. I was amazed at how well she did puzzles and awed by her gymnastics "tricks" Ricky, of course, made us all laugh as he danced around and played hide and seek behind the dollhouse.

That was the beginning of our day. We shared lunch, had quiet time and then Daddy had to study. The kids and I spent the time coloring, spelling and reading. Maggie wrote some words I didn't even know she knew how to spell! At dinnertime, Rick came up and we made dinner together and enjoyed a relaxing meal together. The kids enjoyed tubs and finally it was the end of the evening.

I had to go out so I kissed my family goodbye as they sat on the couch in the beginning our night-night routine. As I drove in my car, my heart was full of a day filled with laughter and love. I thanked God for this life he has blessed me with. It amazes me time and time again just how blessed I am. I came home and Maggie was still awake. I kissed her goodnight and she told me, "Mommy I missed you b/c I love you so much." What a gift she is!

Now I am winding down my night. I will do my walking and mediating. Tomorrow is a busy day. Rick and Maggie have school. Ricky and I have errands in the morning. Maggie has a checkup for her allergies and asthma with Dr. T. I don't even feel stressed about the appointment even though a scratch test is probably going to happen. That is tomorrow and we will get through it.

I feel God and his love. I know that he has blessed me with many gifts and miracles. I believe that no matter what happens in the next minute, ten minutes, 24 hours, etc. He is with me. With God by my side I don't have to have fear/anxiety. I just need to trust His love and have faith in His guidance. Thank you God for all you have blessed me with and all that is yet to come. I continue to place my life in your hands and hold on to your lifeline.