This week has been a lesson on patience.  We have had to work really hard helping and valuing each others time.  With Reiana's car down and Antonio's car down the Econoline has put on a few miles getting people where they need to go.  This week has also brought colds, pink eye, and less laughter than usual.  One of the best things that kept me going  was knowing there would be lots of home time this weekend to reconnect and give lots of cuddles and hugs.  I am not going to lie and say this week wasn't filled with tears or temper tantrums (from me) hehe....but we made it.  Here is Saturday.  I wonder where we should ride our bikes to today?

All seven of us.....

The seven littles are growing and changing and some are not so little anymore.....  I was inspired recently by another blogger who has 7 little people too.  He wrote a list of what makes him happy about each of his children.  I immediately sat down and made my list too.  It was such a great exercise in remembering to love them more each day, to not get frustrated at childhood moments that are very typical.  I do know how blessed I am and thankful that each day I get to see them make amazing choices that build who they will become....  Ok, here is my list.....

1.        I love Reiana because she loves the same things I love.  Now I am not sure she really loves them or just loves me and enjoys sharing them with me.  She has been by my side on our family journey the longest and has seen me grow and change as I have seen her grow and change.

2.       I love Kalani because of her wit.  I love her because she is more like her father than she could ever imagine, and I love him, so I love her too.  She is determined and yet carefree. 

3.       I love Ariah because she is like a ray of sunshine.  She always knows what I need and sees that I am put together in the morning when it is time to leave.

4.       I love Neko because he is teaching me how to be a mom to boys.  He is smart and talented.  He has always had a knack for making people feel special.  Sometimes he even does things that he is told with a smile on his face.

5.       I love Kaiel because he giggles and laughs.  He is such a happy boy.  He loves to ride his bike with me, he loves to go to Starbucks with me, and he even likes to play games with me.  This makes my heart feel good. (sometimes he even lets me win)

6.       I love Rohan because she knows she is a princess.  She is gentle and kind with her little brother.  She does not worry about anything and she always has a story to tell.  She is articulate and fun.

7.       I love Anaku because he is filled with love himself.  He looks at you with expressions of tenderness and joy.  He is gentle and kind.  He wants others to feel as happy and good as he does. 

 

I am thankful for my little people.  They have shaped me and given me hope that there are stories to tell.  I know that I am blessed and that SEVEN will always be my lucky number.  I go into public with this group of people and have pride in how they have been raised.   I do not look at them as burdens or mistakes.  I look at them with pride and accomplishment.  God is guiding them, we are loving them.  They are blessings…..