Cherish the Moment

It seems life is going by so fast. Everyone has their own things to tend to and a phone call turns into a text message. Sometimes I just want to hold a heart warming conversation with a loved one, brief or long, but time doesn't always allow it.

Being a stay at home mom is one of the toughest jobs I will love and hold dear to my heart forever.
It is lonely at times, and the same routines can get boring fast. 

Every morning when I wake up I look forward to seeing my little girls faces. They are so full of energy in the morning, it helps me wake up quickly! Them and the thought of HOT coffee!!!
After changing Reese, I go straight to brewing my coffee! Then I feed the girls and when they are satisfied I sit and enjoy my hot cup of Joe. How does something so simple have such a lovely effect on people? Especially mom's I am sure :-)


I know coffee is coffee, but I think I have become a coffee snob. Lately, my coffee has been missing something, maybe its the brand we have this time, Maxwell House, Original Roast. I have come to figure out that I love French Roast, the medium dark roast seeps into my brain faster, and I have an amazing burst of energy!

After my own calming time with my simple cup of coffee each morning, I look around and see what needs to be done around the house. I take care of the necessities; dishes, clean kitchen, laundry, make beds, brush teeth (and Riley's), shower (if I'm lucky!) :-) Once I get my "OCD" orders out of the way I sit with my girls and just be. I encourage Riley to help me with the chores, she usually helps and enjoys doing so, but no pressure at this young age. I try to make the chores fun so she shows interest in them :-).


While Reese is napping Riley and I usually do something fun together! Either a craft, dancing, games, reading, anything she wants to do with me...When Reese wakes up, back to her routine, bottle, play time, afternoon nap, etc...

Being a stay at home mom gives you the opportunity to watch your children grow and learn in so many ways. I get to see every expression and I get to be there for them when they need me most. I am their solid ground, their forever love. Knowing the love my girls and I share will always be in our hearts, makes me appreciate each day, and to not take my time with them for granted.

Next fall Riley will be in kindergarten all day and I won't be able to see her every expression and be there by her side all day and when she needs me most. I cherish these day by day, routine after routine, days so close to my heart because the love in each day is making new memories come true.
As I am writing this Riley is watching a bedtime show, when the show was over she came over to me and put her arms around me and said "Mommy, I love you", can life get any better?! I love you too Riley, SO much!!!! Those 3 words mean so much coming from the little girl I grew and now I get to watch her grow. I think I am doing a good job. Goodnight