A Calm Easter Morning

My house is silent. Both babies have been fed and put down for naps. Breakfast has been cleaned up, dinner is as done as it's going to get before church is over, the table is set, the house is clean and peaceful. Denten and Cooper are on their way to the airport, my hair is done and aside from slipping on my dress, I'm ready for church. Not your typical Easter morning with three little ones, but the Easter bunny is going to visit our house tomorrow morning and for now, I'm relishing in the quiet that surrounds me.

It was a wonderfully calm, productive weekend with my big boys away and as I have prepared for dinner guests yesterday and this morning, I realized how much Cooper has helped in the kitchen lately. I found myself missing him and doing tasks that he would have normally jumped at the chance to do. It's been fun to have him excited about cooking lately, makes it more fun for me.

On the other hand, I had a lot of quiet moments with my thoughts the past few days. I've been gently reminded how blessed I am to be living this life. This life full of wonderful past experiences that have brought me to now. This life, surrounded by people who need me and people I need. Surrounded by more comforts and luxuries to list and most importantly, this life full of endless possibilities as I look to the future. I am overwhelmed when I think of the opportunity my Father in Heaven has given me to participate in the lives of these children living in my home, the chance I have to teach, observe, care for and learn from them. I am completely grateful for the moments I'm having. And today, I am grateful for a Savior who made it possible for me to have these moments, and many more to come.