The Little Things

A big part of why I wanted to start writing again was so I could look back and somehow remember all these tiny little moments I know I take for granted. My kids annoy me to the moon some days, but I love absolutely EVERYTHING about them. Henry's laugh is infectious. William's mad face is so adorable. Henry's love to learn is so incredibly inspiring. And William's independence has completely taken me off guard and fully amazed me.

I recently read an article (Huff Post link) that really made me think and want to take better notes.

Yesterday, I asked Henry what he wants to be when he grows up and he said, "I want to be a doctor, and an astronaut, and a snowman!" I loved this answer! I couldn't have picked something better for him myself. I know as he grows, his interests and passions will change, but right now, knowing who he is; it's so fitting. He explained why as well:

           Me: Henry, why do you want to be a doctor?
           Henry: Because I want to make people feel better.
           Me: Why do you want to be an astronaut?
           Henry: Because I want to fly into space!
           Neil: Why do you want to be snowman?
           Henry: So I can be snow!

Of course!

We just spent the last week in Wisconsin and it was the boys' first time actually playing and enjoying the snow. They've either been too little or we didn't get enough here in NC to actually enjoy. Here's a link to one of my favorite videos while we were there: Henry Sledding.

And some pictures to follow.