Moments

We were doing something completely mundane and everyday (cleaning a room?) when Matthew started climbing into my lap. I looked up at him and those round little 2-year-old cheeks. I was struck. Completely smitten with him. I had to kiss that cheek or I would burst! Luckily for me, I was quick and he didn't put up too much of a fuss.

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Another day, we were again doing something utterly normal (scripture reading on the couch?) when I glanced over and suddenly noticed Matthew had leaned into my side and rested his little hand on my forearm. There was no utilitarian reason for that touch. It was just there for love. I took in a sharp breath, suspending a swelling emotion that took me completely by surprise. Then the feeling was gone. It's hard to say why I felt that way, exactly, but I suspect I am finally coming to understand that there are things I love about this stage of my life that won't be here forever.

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I finished planting in the backyard garden beds yesterday. It's a relief to finally have those plants in the soil, but the best feeling is standing back and looking at that work of beauty:

This, Feeds. My. Soul. No joke.