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Milestones

Do you ever have those moments where time holds still? Where your current train of thought is gone and you're suddenly stopped in your tracks? These moments last just long enough to absorb the effect of passing time and change. They bring on this beautiful escape from reality. I do everything within my power to hold on to that moment, to grasp it. But they leave me just as quick as they come, seconds maybe. Then that specific experience is gone. Even though they're gone, they have monumental impacts just in those few seconds, enough to permanently imprint my psyche. All that aside, I have had many of these moments, but I've noticed that you have many more when children are in the picture. I had one today. Back within the first few weeks of the boys being born, I was obviously incredibly emotional from all of the hormones getting back to normal. And by normal, I mean more out of control than ever.  I was cradling both my boys to sleep seeing how much they had already

The Anointing

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I'm sure every other mother on the planet knows what I mean when I say that I've never been so frustrated with my children to the point where pulling out my hair seemed like the mild thing to do. Today was one of those days where the boys pushed every single one of my buttons. In this case, I wish they had pushed the auto eject button! On the inside waiting to burst, I felt like the Beast yelling at Belle after she meandered her way into the west wing. The unforgettable "GEEET OOOUT!!!" that sends shivers down your spine. Yes, I just used a Disney analogy. I should let you know that I have climbers and we currently live in an apartment. Not a good combination. Whatever they can't explore down on the floor, they simply move up. Pictures on the wall aren't safe. Papers on counters will be chewed up and spit out. Light switches will be used for twin Morse code. Blind cords will be swung from. Unlocked drawers will be used as stairs. Lamps will no longer hav