Lazy Saturday

When I think of an ideal Saturday, I think of resting all snugly in bed and watching a good movie. No rush to be anywhere or have a pressing agenda. More often Saturday mornings aren't like that. I'm running before the sun rises with my running group or Mike is catching up on sleep from arriving late from a trip. With a constant rain, my run was canceled...I could "sleep in" a bit longer. Yet the rain seemed to have a calming effect on everyone. The girls woke at 7:40 (I really did get the sleep in!) and still somewhat sleepy. We all cozied up and turned on Disney Junior. As date had it, the movie Tangled just began. It just was the perfect start to the weekend.

We ran a few errands at the mall and had time for a carousel ride and lunch.

The highlight of the day for the girls was their time alone with their dad. I went to see a movie and they had a few hours with their dad. They built blocks and played dress up. Simple things but when I walked through the door, the girls were just beyond excited to talk about their fun with daddy. It was that time they want and need. To them, their dad is a hero who can do no wrong. Never mistake the father/daughter bond. He truly is their first love.

I saw Les Miserables today and there was a line in there that got me to thinking. Fantine sings at the end, "to love a person is to see the face of God." The purest of love is the love you have for your child. I think of my girls...carrying them and how I was madly in love with someone if never met yet. I'd think of them and what they'd be like, look like. And now I still wonder how they'll turn out which is silly because I shouldn't be thinking of what if and live in the now with them. Sure they drive me crazy and some days I am so exhausted that I wonder how I will even make it to bedtime. But not a day goes by where I don't stop in my own tracks for a moment and have an existential moment where I am overwhelmed by my love. In driving me batty, I still am so completely in love that I couldn't imagine life without them. God completely gave me these two little people at exactly the right time to show me how much He loves me. He trusted me with two precious angels, He totally has to love me, right?!? Without Him, none of this is possible. None. I hated leaving Claire at daycare and prayed and prayed for a way to be home with her. Within a few months we learned of Mikes promotion, giving us the bonus income needed for me to be home with her (and soon to be Norah too). Sure it took us to Houston, a path not expected and at first desired, but it was God's answer to my prayers. Every move is carefully orchestrated by Him. I know this because everyday as I am witness to the greatest of loves, I always have a moment where I am fully aware of God's love and the blessings He has shared with me.

So a lazy Saturday was just what I needed to give me time with my family and take a much needed pause from the normal busy happenings to enjoy and love.