In The Moment

2/28/10

Ciao

Goodbye Olympics--I'll miss your company.

You've inspired my sons to dream big dreams...to become a bobsledder or a great hockey player. You've opened doors for many hours of creative play...ski jumping (off of the couch), snowboarding (down a "mountain" of plowed snow), competing in biathlons (on train tracks, nerf guns on backs...dad as the target).

You've made me proud to be an American.

So many nights of great competition. Amazing athletes from all walks of life, performing with guts, determination and heart.

You reminded me each and every night just how out of shape I am. Thank you.

While I'm sad to see you go, my bed thanks you. It's been missing me.

2/24/10

Cherishing

these last days where age is measured in months

I'm holding on as tightly as I can

but I can't keep my baby from growing up

I'm slowly learning that being a mother is about letting go. I'm so grateful that the letting go doesn't happen all at once, but in small stages, over time. Lord willing, someday my boys will take their place in the world... ready to do their part to advance God's kingdom. Eager to complete the good works that God has prepared in advance for them to do.

Lord, help me to prepare them for that day. Help me to remember throughout each stage, that they are Yours. A precious gift to steward, not for myself, but for Your glory.

In the meantime, I will cherish.

2/23/10

Not Lost

picture in memory of warm, no shirt days

Xan has a way of greeting me when I've been gone...for hours, or even -gasp- if I manage to sneak away to the bathroom for a few minutes.

He almost always says... "I found you! I thought you were lost!"... usually followed by... "Are you here? You're not lost?" ...just to be sure.

Yesterday we got to hang out with our dear friends who we hadn't seen in far too long. As we drove away, through tears, Xan said, "but I don't want them to be lost again!"
We love you A, J, and G!!

2/20/10

Olympian

He's my ski jumper.

And he's very serious about it.

2/17/10

Cookies

My rag-a-muffin (he needs a haircut, or at least some humidity) and I made these cookies today. The hands-on-ness of the recipe was perfect for him. He put lots of love into each step, and said over and over that these were going to be "the best cookies ever"!

love that his hands are still pudgy

tasting every step of the way

"rolled" in powdered sugar

the finished product

my Bible as a plate??

guess it works

lived up to "best ever" hype

Luca agreed

until he didn't

2/14/10

Happy Valentine's Day

"Oh my gosh, a year has flown past
Time sure flies and goes by fast
So get ready to go, and have some fun
Read every clue one by one
The rules are the same
You know the game
So on your way, and
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
xoxoxo, Nona"

the clues