Most Precious

I am grateful for the status update someone (I can't remember who) posted on Facebook a few days ago. She said something along the lines of, "There is nothing so precious as holding your baby."

It was such a commonplace comment that I only noticed it in passing; in fact, I doubt that I even took the time to "like" it. But it keeps coming into my mind, and the simple thought has helped me to more fully appreciate the sweet smiles, to take an extra moment to focus on my beautiful baby, or to simply be thankful for the moment while I'm standing, swaying back and forth as I watch a movie to sooth a bit of fussiness.

So many people tell us to enjoy this crazy, chaotic time while our kids are young because they grow up so fast. And a lot of times that's easy to forget; life is crazy and chaotic. But my friend's post has stuck with me and is helping me to live in the present and appreciate--now, while she's still a baby--my sweet, precious Tavlin.

Day 26: Friends

The actual topic for Day 26 is "What do you think about your friends?" Seriously, who thought that up? I mean, if someone thinks not nice things about her friends, she isn't likely to post it on a blog that anyone, including said friends, can read! And then, there's the other hand, which indicates that if someone has a friend, they like each other. That's the category I think I fall in. I think my friends are great...that's why they're my friends.

So to make this post a teensy bit more interesting, I thought I'd just list a few things that friends have done for me for which I am grateful.

~Providing hugs and shoulders to cry on

~Getting me out of the house

~Watching my kids

~Helping me identify weaknesses that I can then work to improve

~Calling me on the phone just to talk

~Being my role models

~Hanging out/Spending time with me

~Playing with my hair

~Laughing with me

~Throwing showers for me

~Helping me move

~Making gifts from the heart

~Opening my eyes to see the world in a different way

~Loving me

This is just a quick list that came to mind in a few minutes, in no particular order. I am grateful for the blessing of friends in my life.