sometimes

naps don't go as planned. sometimes, melt downs happen (with a certain toddler) sometimes, mornings come too early (after baby is up more often than normal in the night). sometimes, mamas get tired and frustrated, and overwhelmed with doubt. sometimes, days don't go as planned and dinners come out all wrong. sometimes, days are long and hard. sometimes i try too hard, and sometimes i feel like i don't try hard enough. sometimes i feel judged and all out of sorts. and then...

there are times where everything is right. and good. and a run went well, and a dinner made good. and a happy toddler boy. and a well rested everyone and a good, long, well spent day. there are a lot of good times. good moments. moments i'll treasure forever.

and i'll take it all. everything wrapped up, in a messy package. because it is the hard days that make me appreciate the good days. the frustration make me appreciate the ease. the bad sleep makes me Cherish the great sleep. every moment i hold on to. cause these are the days...sweet days with my little ones who are growing so quickly, too quickly, before my eyes.

i'm holding on. to these moments, moments with my family. and being here everyday with these two precious boys of mine. and watching them together...

because. i love them. and they sure do make me happy.

 and each day with them makes me appreciate life all the more. just the simple little things in life.

little things. like flowers blooming in our yard. and a baby that kisses the fresh breath of wind, and a toddler that digs his toes in the dirt and touches a flower. and a husband that makes everything right with the simple hold of his hand in mine.

simple. joyful. little things in life.