thankful for you!

In my need to catch up on family and friends through their blogs I came across this story, life rather. It's the life story of an amazing young woman, mother of 4, funny, creative, child of God who has touched many by sharing her life through her blog. Stephanie, or NieNie as she is known in the blogoshpere, is truly tuned into what is important in life. And now she is fighting for her own life. She and her husband were in a devastating plane crash. Her life that was filled with yoga, creating, changing diapers, fixing meals, endless laundry, savoring her children, and enjoying her young family is now concentrated on staving off infection, undergoing countless surgeries and skin grafts, and healing her body that was over 80% burned. Her husband is also in the middle of a long recovery from burns and broken bones. They are both an incredible example of strength and courage. I ache for those sweet young kids who miss their parents so.

And after a good little cry, I am most thankful for MY four chillies who are the light of my life. Mr. Bennett is my love and together we are enjoying this wild ride of life. I am more determined to find joy in the little things and make my home a place of peace and comfort for my family.

Rarely is an entry complete without a photo so here is the latest. Dave decided it was Hawaiian Day for the kids Sunday morning so they all matched at church. I snapped these after church when the kids were tired and cranky so there was not a good one of all 4. I totally photoshopped someones head in the group one below. Any guesses who? ;)Yesterday, during a particularly crazy time of day when Syd was tired and crying, Coop was whiny and self-destructing from lack of food, and we were stuck in the car waiting for Jessie after school, I lost my temper and yelled for everyone to please be quiet. I got the quiet I asked for, but Toby so innocently and quietly said, "I want to go back to school." Oh that hurt. I know exactly what he meant and then realized I am smarter and better than letting the mundane craziness get to me. These little spirits just want love and attention and I need to put some more effort into listening and being the Mom I imagine myself to be. Someday the peace and quiet will come when they are older and I will never get these days back. I want to be able to say that I lived every day to the fullest.

Check ya later. I'm going to rock some playdough sculptures with Coop.