Leaving foot prints

in my heart.

I don't want to wash them away because seeing these chalky foot prints on the floor make me smile. 

At moments like these I find myself stepping back to watch my children learn & grow.

 I am yet again reminded of the all joy that they have brought in to my life.

I wish I could stop time.

I want to bottle up the sound of their laughter bouncing around this house, 

so I can up unscrew that lid and hear their joyous laughter come floating out.

Or make a blanket with their happiness sewed into it, 

so on a trying day where I doubt my job and skills as a mother,

 I can wrap myself around that blanket for comfort.   

I want to cherish and remember the little moments that often go unseen.

But most of all I am thankful for the blessings that fill my days!