I feel prepared some days and less on others. Here are my sweet kids, Mya always prepared with anything and everything in her " pus". She is always getting out something we were missing and haven't seen in days. She is prepared in a 2 year old way. Jaxson is also a prepared child, packing his swim suit when I told him we were going to the park. Just in case it was the park with the water, what a guy to remember his sisters suit too. He is so thoughtful always watching out for her. Whitney on the other hand is just worried and sleeping the fear away!!! She is such a good baby sleeping 8-4 last night!!!
Really though, I got an e-mail this week and it has made me reflect and want to prepare more for the unknown, and scary future. I want my kids to be protected and have the things they need. I am however trying to reinforce the meaning of need/want and this is helping me also. Life is so short and times are more difficult and costly than ever. I like to get a deal whenever possible and I am always one to check the clearance before I buy anything full price, but do I really need that adorable new sweater to cozy up in with the weather getting colder even though it is only $3.48. I have held back and been frugal these past few months, which I am going to try and continue to do. Things aren't a necessity, memories are, and they last a lifetime. As I get all sentimental, and tearful(hormones) I think of how fast my baby has grown and is already 5 weeks old. I am trying to cherish ever second, and she does get held and loved on a lots of kisses but it is only for a short time and I love every second of it. I am really enjoying life as a mom right now, sometimes a little crazy but great! I am grateful for the counsel we have been taught and I hope I can continue to be reminded of this simple but important way of life.
