Remembering more than the moment

Today, I held a tiny little 8lb baby girl and felt like I barely remember the feeling of holding you guys when you were that little. Problem with that is, I held you a lot. So how can you remember feelings in addition to moments? I'm sure you can train your brain or just perhaps write them down.

In addition to the moments of today, will I remember feeling excitement when we made it to bed time at the end of the day? (Yes! We made it!)

 Will I remember the enjoyment I have when reading books to you, even if it is one more because I can't say no to books?  Sometimes there is the feeling of frustration at bedtime because I wish we had a better routine for bed for both of you...however, I know we don't want to forget the extra snuggles that come with the drawn out bedtime. 

Will I remember what it feels like to wrap both arms around you? Will I remember the tug on my ear when we are packed in your bed like two sardines? I sure hope so.

Will I remember the excitement that I have for you, Jacob, as you are quite proud of coloring in the lines. Today, I reviewed the strategy my mother taught me when I was frustrated as a 5 year old trying to stay in the lines. Now if I could just get you excited about numbers and letters, we'd be set! I'm sure in a few years those feelings will be replaced with new proud moments...we hope:)

Will I remember feeling like I can never keep up with the picking up or will I remember the moments of listening to you play pretend? You guys don't get down on the ground to get caught up in another world of play that often...so when you do it is quite a treat to listen. 

Will I remember how hard it was to get you to brush your hair or teeth? You definitely love the game of chase when you see the brush coming. However, it makes me one frustrated mom:), but when it does happen...you sure look cute! 

Will I remember how your silly spirit catches me off guard at times and just forces me to smile? The other night we were finishing up a book in the dark with the book light on and you held up your hand to make a shadow and you said, "look a rabbit!" 

Will I remember how crazy you two would get at the end of the night and feeling hopeless, unable to end the night with peace and quiet? Or will I remember the feeling of joy when you two might have that cute sibling moment where you share or invite the other one to sit by you? 

As far as the moment, there is so much to consume and hold on to. 

It's moments like this picture, when I can just sit back and look and take it all in. (a glass of wine helps) It's the feeling of happiness. A quiet house, with the sound of a dog crunching on his bone and a little boy saying, "good fella." Andy sure has been a good fella and for the most part you two are as well.
We love hearing strangers (usually the ones sitting behind us at the basketball games) saying, "you sure do have cute kids."

Your dad and I agree.