Friday, January 13, 2012

Be where you are.

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I want to remember the little moments I get to experience with my kids every day.
I want to be able to show and tell them details about the things that they liked growing up, and share memories of the things we did together. 

This year I have made it a goal to really be in the moment, and to be there for my husband and kids. There are little moments that I am constantly passing over because my mind is focused on my daily task list, or I am occupied with something else. 

Today I was reminded of my resolution during bath time. We have such a busy weekend ahead, and I was banking on getting ready while the boys took a bath in my tub. But as the little darlings kept calling for my attention, I remembered that these little moments deserve more of my attention than my hair does.
Luckily my camera was close by to capture their funny little personalities today.
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My favorite photo of the year so far! Thumbs up!
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What makes for a good bath time?
-Mom's tub.
-Cups, lots of cups.
-Bubbles.
-Kai picking out which towel he will use, and which towel Cal gets.
-Not washing their hair.
-Refilling the tub at least twice. 
-Turning any toy into a speed boat racing across the water. 
-At least one crying to get out, because the other dumped water on their head. 
-Having mom sit on the edge of the tub with her legs in. 
-Turbo dry before we put their clothes on.
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My window to get ready passed, my wet hair didn't get dried, my makeup isn't on, and I am still in my pj's. 
It doesn't matter what small or big thing they are doing, they love having my full attention.  I want to be more present and focused, because time isn't standing still.
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And there is nothing that smells better than a clean baby.


4 comments:

Carissa said...

Cecily your little boys are ADORABLE!

Camille said...

Cecily, these photos are AMAZING!! Such cute boys. Are you loving your new lens? Doesn't it make such a big huge difference??

Yay!

Anonymous said...

Cec, I Love this post! Camille is right, your pictures are amazing! I love that one of Kai giving a thumbs up. Your boys are so cute!

Breanna said...

I love this post Cecily! I love your goal to be more present. I want to do the same. This post is inspiring, and yes—beautiful photos!