Today my girls reminded me that there's no place like home! I've been having a very rough and emotional time this past week. I won't get into details, but I've felt every emotion from anger to sadness and the latest, rejection. So after a long couple of days that have included being away from my kids and husband, it was nice to come home after work to the unconditional love and feeling of being wanted and needed! When I walked in the door Mia came running through the house yelling, "Mommy, mommy!" Then as Lydia spotted me she began kicking her legs and lunging forward with her big beautiful smile plastered on her face!! I love it! Plus, Aron was happy to see me too...I think after being a "single" parent the past few days, he was really happy to see me! haha!
My home and my family are truly my "safe place." I can always be myself and always feel loved and appreciated! I'm so thankful for that. I think it's good for me to be reminded of this rejected feeling sometimes, because it forces me to think about how my Creator must feel at times. It reminds me to thank Him, tell Him daily that I love Him, and most importantly make Him feel welcome in my home.
I like to sing to my girls...a lot! When I'm trying to calm them down, or just put them to sleep, I sing! Mia already has her favorites and Lydia is starting to respond to some songs I sing regularly. One of my favorites that I sing to both of them has a chorus that I love and it's how I'm going to close for tonight! As I even think of the lyrics, they bring tears to my eyes as I'm reminded of the unconditional love I have for my girls, and how thankful I am for the love they always show me! I'm so thankful for my family, my Savior, and my home!
"I love you today,
I love you tomorrow,
I love you as deep as the sea.
I love you in joy and I love you in sorrow;
You can always come home to me!"
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Special days are meant to be celebrated!
Today the girls and I took a quick shopping trip to Kroger. We had gone apple picking last week and I needed to get some freezer bags so I could freeze some pie filling for the winter...yummy! While at the checkout I noticed the date, September 26th. This day is an important day in the Velasquez family history because exactly one year ago on this date we discovered that we would be soon getting an addition to the family!
After loading the groceries and the children in the van, I told Mia that today was special and reminded her of the day that her and Mommy found out that Lydia was in mommy's belly! She asked, "So, is today Lydia's birthday?" I tried my best to explain that it wasn't a birthday, but a "special" day none the less. Thinking like a 3 year old she then said, "Well mommy, if it's a special day, then we should celebrate!" I asked her what she thought we should do to celebrate and she replied with, "I think Lydia would like to get a Happy Meal from McDonalds!" Typical for Mia to want to celebrate with a Happy Meal!! Since I'm on a diet, and a budget for that matter (thanks, Aron!), I told her we could not get a Happy Meal today but we would do something else to celebrate! So we now have an apple pie baking in the oven and we're going to have a little family celebration after dinner!! Thanks Mia for reminding Mommy that special days are meant to be celebrated!!
And thank you Lord for blessing us with our beautiful Lydia Ruth!! I know I speak for all of my family when I say that we could not imagine our world without her! She is a true blessing and tonight we're going to celebrate her, and our family!
Love to all!
After loading the groceries and the children in the van, I told Mia that today was special and reminded her of the day that her and Mommy found out that Lydia was in mommy's belly! She asked, "So, is today Lydia's birthday?" I tried my best to explain that it wasn't a birthday, but a "special" day none the less. Thinking like a 3 year old she then said, "Well mommy, if it's a special day, then we should celebrate!" I asked her what she thought we should do to celebrate and she replied with, "I think Lydia would like to get a Happy Meal from McDonalds!" Typical for Mia to want to celebrate with a Happy Meal!! Since I'm on a diet, and a budget for that matter (thanks, Aron!), I told her we could not get a Happy Meal today but we would do something else to celebrate! So we now have an apple pie baking in the oven and we're going to have a little family celebration after dinner!! Thanks Mia for reminding Mommy that special days are meant to be celebrated!!
And thank you Lord for blessing us with our beautiful Lydia Ruth!! I know I speak for all of my family when I say that we could not imagine our world without her! She is a true blessing and tonight we're going to celebrate her, and our family!
Love to all!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Laughter is Contagious!
Today my girls reminded that laughter is contagious!! On a day that began with no laughing matter, this afternoon was spent making memories that will last a lifetime! (for me at least!)
The day began at 4:30am when I was suddenly awaken with a warm sensation all down my back. When I finally came to my senses I realized just what that warm sensation was and who caused it, and no it wasn't Aron!! You guessed it! Mia had crawled into our bed and peed all over me! I woke Aron up and sent him on clean up duty of Mia while I wiped down the mattress and changed our bedding...all while Mia was repeating, "After I get cleaned up can I come back in your bed?"
So after literally waking up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, I was in no laughing mood. Mia's first question in the morning is always, "So mom, where are we going to go today?" This morning I told her we were going no where because mommy had to clean and she now added to my laundry list by peeing the bed! But as noon time rolled around, I began to feel guilty about not being outside to enjoy what will be undoubtedly be one of the last days of summer weather, so I decided to take the girls to the park.
Every time we get to the park Mia heads straight to the swings, which still baffles me because we have a swingset in the yard, but for some reason park swings are so much more appealing to a 3 year old! After loading Mia into the swing, while wearing Lydia in the "snugli" on my chest, I begin pushing Mia facing her front so Lydia could watch. Each time Mia would come forward she would look at Lydia and shout, "I'm gonna get you Peanut (her nickname for Lydia)! At this Lydia would squeal with delight, which would in turn make Mia laugh hysterically!! As the game continued, Lydia began laughing hysterically like no other 4 month old, 11lb 6oz little girl I have ever seen!! She was laughing so hard that at one point she couldn't catch her breath. Before I knew it, another mom and child came over to the swings to watch Mia and Lydia playing this game and watch Lydia laugh! Then a few minutes later more people were over watching, and laughing along with my girls and myself. At one point I thought to myself, "Now I'm never going to get Mia off these swings!" But then I realized all the joy and laughter my girls were spreading just by interacting with each other and this simple game! Suddenly the 4:30am awakening was out of my mind and all I could think about was all the laughter being spread by my two sweet little blessings. I began to wonder in that moment what else was being forgotten about at that playground by all of other "spectators," as we all joined in laughter together!
So I encourage you today, no matter what your circumstance may be, to take a minute and spread some laughter, or even just a smile :) After all, it's contagious!
The day began at 4:30am when I was suddenly awaken with a warm sensation all down my back. When I finally came to my senses I realized just what that warm sensation was and who caused it, and no it wasn't Aron!! You guessed it! Mia had crawled into our bed and peed all over me! I woke Aron up and sent him on clean up duty of Mia while I wiped down the mattress and changed our bedding...all while Mia was repeating, "After I get cleaned up can I come back in your bed?"
So after literally waking up on the wrong side of the bed this morning, I was in no laughing mood. Mia's first question in the morning is always, "So mom, where are we going to go today?" This morning I told her we were going no where because mommy had to clean and she now added to my laundry list by peeing the bed! But as noon time rolled around, I began to feel guilty about not being outside to enjoy what will be undoubtedly be one of the last days of summer weather, so I decided to take the girls to the park.
Every time we get to the park Mia heads straight to the swings, which still baffles me because we have a swingset in the yard, but for some reason park swings are so much more appealing to a 3 year old! After loading Mia into the swing, while wearing Lydia in the "snugli" on my chest, I begin pushing Mia facing her front so Lydia could watch. Each time Mia would come forward she would look at Lydia and shout, "I'm gonna get you Peanut (her nickname for Lydia)! At this Lydia would squeal with delight, which would in turn make Mia laugh hysterically!! As the game continued, Lydia began laughing hysterically like no other 4 month old, 11lb 6oz little girl I have ever seen!! She was laughing so hard that at one point she couldn't catch her breath. Before I knew it, another mom and child came over to the swings to watch Mia and Lydia playing this game and watch Lydia laugh! Then a few minutes later more people were over watching, and laughing along with my girls and myself. At one point I thought to myself, "Now I'm never going to get Mia off these swings!" But then I realized all the joy and laughter my girls were spreading just by interacting with each other and this simple game! Suddenly the 4:30am awakening was out of my mind and all I could think about was all the laughter being spread by my two sweet little blessings. I began to wonder in that moment what else was being forgotten about at that playground by all of other "spectators," as we all joined in laughter together!
So I encourage you today, no matter what your circumstance may be, to take a minute and spread some laughter, or even just a smile :) After all, it's contagious!
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