Kids...everyone should have them

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I was reading a book here in my loft, listening to music on my phone, and, in the silences of my music listening to Jannah practice her choral music. She is pretty loud and, apparently, keeping the kids up. I saw a little body moving out of the corner of my eye and it was Norah mischievously looking through the stair posts at her mom. She then saw me, took a quick step to towards her room, saw my smile, put her finger over her lips to tell me to be quiet and sneaked back to her bed (where she was supposed to be of course).

I have had a several of these moments today. Moments that have touched me and caused me to reflect. So here I am again wanting to share these things with Lindsay (my faithful blog follower :)) and the few others who will read this blog. We all went to the beach to see the sunset this evening. Kids played a bit in the water with their Sunday dresses. It was beautiful. In fact, one gentleman stood behind them and took a five minute video because it captured so much of what is wonderful about childhood. The sunset was soft, gentle, and placid.

Back to the title of this blog entry...eveyone should have kids. I have been feeling so much joy in their presence lately. I can't imagine life without them (I know...sounds generic). Each one of my four children add so much personality, flavor, and funness (yes...I mean funnes and not fulness) to my life. I love their giggles, kisses, and childisms. I am so grateful I have them. Yes, it can be hard, but I tell you what, I don't hesitate about our decision to have four. It is up there with the best decisions I have made in this life. Thank you God for encouraging me to have these great little people in my life.