You’ve probably heard this before, but I want to reiterate it for you right now. Put down your technology, step away from your computer, and turn off the television. Take a walk and actually look at the world around you. Breathe in the scents. Absorb the sounds. Remove your shoes and feel the grass beneath your feet. Be present. Live the moments. What makes me say this to you in this post? Well, let me share a bit of life with Barber boys right now… On Sunday and Monday Diane works late into the evening. So, we have babysitters that trade off coming over to help me finish up dinner and get the boys to bed on time. Lately, all three boys have wanted to cuddle with me in the recliner in the nursery before they go into their crib…all three of them at the same time. This was my tonight: The room was dark except for the blue moon and stars spread across the ceiling from the turtle night-light. The house was quiet but for the squeak of the rocking chair. Henry was snuggled up with his head on my left shoulder. Elliott was snuggled up with his head on my right shoulder. Ethan was snuggled up in the middle with his head on my chest. They smelled of toothpaste and maple syrup. Their little bodies were warm and relaxed; their breathing soft and steady. And I sank into the moment. I let the love wash over me, consume me. I know that these moments won’t last forever. That is why I try to stop and savor each one. I don’t always succeed, but I certainly try to be in the moments – both for them and for me. So, speaking of moments, here are some snapshots from Barber boy moments last week. Here is your video for this week. The boys have two points of wisdom to share: (1) walking in shoes for the first time outside is hard! (2) Dried fall leaves are fun!
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