Easter has come and gone

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. The weather was great for hunting Easter eggs, blowing bubbles, playing outside, and taking pictures. The kids had a great time and so did we. I love more than anything watching my children run and play outside without a care in the world. We got up earlier than we normally do on Sunday's so the kids would have a chance to explore what the 'Easter Bunny' had left them. Layla is still to young to understand what Easter represents, but we tried to explain to Chancelor that Easter wasn't about the Easter Bunny, but instead about Jesus. At almost six years old, I still think Chancelor is still a little young to try and explain to him the crucifixion, death, and Resurrection of Christ. I don't quite know how to explain it in terms he'll understand, but we talked about it. How I pray that my children will come to know Christ and put their faith in Him alone.

I was able to get a picture of each of the kids getting ready for church in their Easter outfits. Chance is in the process of tying his shoes or putting socks on and Layla is looking at him.
The past serveral weeks have been so busy that I feel like I've missed out on so much with my children. I don't like that at all. I don't want to miss out on anything or feel like I'm so busy that I don't have time to enjoy with my children. I took advantage of that last Friday. The weather was wonderful and while the kids played outside I got the cameral out. The results.....
I realize I need to take a time out and enjoy my kids...I realize that I don't need to get so busy that I don't have time to listen to what my kids are saying....I realize I need my kids as much as they need me...and I realize that it's going to take work to change the habits I have. We tend to get so wrapped up in 'what has to get done' that we don't take time to look at our kids. While I'm cleaning the house, washing the dishes, folding & putting away clothes...I see my kids...but I'm not really looking at them. This is one thing that I really want to change about myself. I know that there are those things that need to be done, but my children will only be children once...and well, I don't want to miss it.

Until next time....take a time out....look at your children....listen to what they are telling you! We love you and God Bless!!!