Savannah getting ready for a hike one summer in Aspen.
Just hanging out at our house. What else do you do when you have a cute little girl other than dress her up and take lots of pictures?
Easter of course.
The other day I was sitting in our sun room on the comfy couch with the french doors open letting in the spring sunshine and I thought of Lee Ann's blog, "These are the good old days." How true that is! and not because of the amazingly gorgeous weather. There I sat on a beautiful day with Savannah beside me reading several early readers to me. I watched her excitement and confidence grow with each book she read. Meanwhile Archer laid on the ottoman beside us smiling and listening to the sing song sound of reading. I had both of my children together as I witnessed the miracle of their childhood and all in entails.
The preschool years are short but sweet. Since having Archer I have had several strangers young and old stop me and say that the best years of their life were when they were home with their young kids before they grew up and went to school. I couldn't agree more.
A few days ago Mark and I looked at pictures of Savannah over the years. They brought back many memories of mine and Savannah's days together at home reading books and playing and all the adventures and trips we were able to have since I didn't work. It's fun to see her grow up and learn so many new things. Our conversations are more in depth and very entertaining. But sometimes I miss the days when she was my cuddly 2 year old at home with me. Thank goodness I had another baby and I get to start these years all over again!
Wow. These really are the good old days right before my eyes.
Archer this week. I had to post this pic to show off that belly.
Archer on Daddy's shoulder just on the edge of sleep.
Smiling on the bathroom changing table. Oddly enough, this is his favorite place to hang out. Just like a boy. Maybe I should get him a newspaper too.
3 comments:
I saw this title and thought, "Oh no what did I say?!" I'm sure I told you but every time I keep Savannah I'm amazed at how she's growing. She's definitely a big girl! I want to come hear that reading! Love yall!
Archer and Savannah are so precious and cute. I love Savannah's pig-tails, it reminded me of Heidi and brought back memories. I especially love Archer's belly! lol...i like healthy babies!
Your post was so encouraging. I love being home and it just reminded me of how important and thankful I am to be home with them. I prayed just this morning for God to help me hold them tightly, but not too tightly....you know cherish and treasure this time, but be able to let them grow too. It's so bittersweet watching them grow-up.
I just want to soak them up!
He is so precious Christina, you need to come to Dallas soon so our little men can meet, maybe they'll end up being best of friends like their mommas!
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