Holding their small hands

     I love holding my children's hands. I took Tanner for his testing at Madison street a couple weeks ago and he didn't want to let go of my hand. When I take Tanner to school I walk him to class holding both of my boys small hands in mine. When we go to the store or gym Holden will say "hold my hand mommy." This morning on our way into church as Billy carried Holden I walked holding Tanner's precious hand. I love that I get to hold their hands still and that they want to be with me. At Disney this week we had a lot of fun. It is something that we have been doing since Tanner was a baby. I get to play with my family. Just the four of us. We made TONS of memories this week. Billy works hard and is in school and I am busy taking of these little guys so down time is not only fun but needed. I love doing the stuff like we did this week. We know how to do it right by planning our days and knowing when to switch it up.  Tanner loves riding the roller coasters and thrill rides. Holden loves seeing all the characters. We all love the shows. Our favorites this trip were The Finding Nemo musical at Animal Kingdom and the 3D shows at all the parks. I love riding rides with the kids and taking them swimming. We are busy for the next few weeks with swimming, play dates, school activities and Tanner's Ocala Civic Theater but we always make time for playing in the back yard, building all sorts of different potato heads, and reading lots of different books. Everyday I get to be these boys mommy I am thankful. It is a lot of work but such a blessing and a gift. I love serving my family. I do have frustrating days as we all do but I wouldn't change my life for anything. I love my husband as he is always so into Disney and playing with the kids. We love our Nani boy too. He went to his doggie hotel this week. When the lady answered the phone she knew from my voice who I was as I started taking Nani there in 2005 before Billy and I lived together or was married. Although these days more often than not my gracious in-laws will offer to help and he will saty with them. I am posting a few pictures from this time with my family. Life can be messy and you can't please everyone. I work hard these days on cherishing the good times and letting GO of the rest. I seek God daily, hourly, every minute, and cherish what he has given me. Tanner's smile, Holden's voice, Billy's generosity and Nani's snuggles are just a few things on my gratitude list tonight. And my favorite thing I am grateful for tonight is having the privilege of holding my boys hands.