There are a lot of things that amaze me right now: how long this winter is, how much I still love that song by Enrique Iglesias "Baby I LIKE It," how someone actually thinks schools are better without a middle school philosophy, how Will and I seem to be able to keep this marriage together when we have about 5 minutes alone, that my cat keeps finding the little lego pieces I miss (just another reason to keep him Willlllllll!!!!). What is filling me with absolute wonder and joy and amazement beyond all other right now, though, is Keegan's absolute love for his sister and her pure adoration for him. He is so kind and gentle with her. In the morning he peeks into her crib, "Good morning Maren." He sits with her after they're both dressed for daycare and I run frantically around the house throwing on my coat, scrambling to find my car keys, bag, phone, etc. He plays with her, tickles her tummy, gets her to laugh, finds her toys, calls her beautiful and his "best girl".
She watches with bright eyes EVERYTHING he does. She listens quietly as he plays with He-Man and his cars, and she bursts into song and smiles when he walks into the room. She has known Keegan's voice long before she was actually able to see him, this I realize now. They have been together forever. As soon as she was growing inside of me, she became a part of Keegan's life.
In this lifetime there are difficult paths to walk. I know this. I have walked some already. So has my husband. My children will have to tromp down some cruddy pathways. They will have pain. They will have difficulties. ICK! I don't want this for them! But I know this is something that is unavoidable. I am hoping that we are raising them in love and faith so that these difficulties will be manageable. I also know that they will have each other. Amazing.
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