Best Friends

As I sat in the bathroom watching my kids in the tub, I was almost brought to tears. Three years ago I was struggling to find a balance between  new mommy and wife. Then a few short months later I struggled with accepting a new pregnancy. It took me 7 months of prayer,  (loads of prayer over this baby, my self, and my family). Lots and lots and lots Of tears, and tons of support from family and friends to realize this new baby will be just as much a blessing as my FIRST new baby.

For 7 months I agonized over adding another child to our life, when my first was barely even out! I cried about Emma having the same due date as Kyle's birthday, first birthday, literally, the ultrasound technician told me she was due march 26 and I started bawling. How could I do this to my Kyle? How could mommy have given him almost no time to himself with mommy and daddy before adding another one? How could this ever be a happy event?

Now, just 3 years later, I can't even believe those thoughts crossed my mind. I feel so blessed to have my kids so close in age, because its not just age, but friendship that brings them close. If they are separated for a day, one cries for the other, gets bored without the other, and deeply desires to get back to the other to share about their day. They care so deeply when the other is hurt or sad; they empathize, protect, and fight. Best friends. God sure knew what He was doing, though I thought He for sure lost it and the world would soon end, because how could this be a blessing? He showed me that good things do, indeed, come to those who wait. And though I'd never wish away these years, I look forward to more with the two greatest gifts The Lord has ever blessed me with. And apparently, who he blessed each of them with.

I can't help but think that Kyle and Emma were best buds in Heaven, waiting in line to be shot down to earth to their mommy and daddy. I bet Emma was mouthy with God about why Kyle had to go first,  and why they had to be apart for so long before joining each other again. I realize this is a childish way to look at our Mighty Creator and His many many blessings, but as I picture it, I'm sure Kyle told Emma, "go ahead Emma, you do it first." :)

I had some cute pics that i wanted to post, but apparently technology didn't, so enjoy this wonderful pic of the kids just being silly as usual....

Practicing their vomit techniques....Doesn't your child?