In Relief Society on Sunday the teacher handed out a piece of paper with 90 spaces for each of us to list all of the things we were grateful for in 2008. I haven't started it yet, but I thought about it and at the very top would be my two amazing children. I wrote these poems earlier this year about each of them. There is so much to be grateful for. I hope we can reflect on the past year and find many joys.
A Breath (For Markessa)
I realized time slips away so easily and you grow up more every day.
Taking moments to a far distant place, where I long to go and stay.
Now I know - every second is so rare, as I catch myself stop and stare
At your beauty and zest for life, I wonder what I've missed so far.
I can't take for granted what has been given to me
So I stop and look - watch and see.
Then almost like slow motion it seemed - time held its breath for me.
Sweet Wonder (For Grady)
Sweet baby, sweet wonder
It's you that brings me peace
When I can't sleep - I rock you
I hold you and look into your eyes
You look back with awe
Sweet baby, sweet wonder
I need you more than you need me
I can't wait till morning, so for now
I'll just dream
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Where's Santa
"Mom where is Santa?" Markessa thought Santa was going to be there when she woke up. I guess I didn't explain that he only came and left evidence that he was there. Too much evidence!! As always. Happy Christmas!!
My first school program
Posts are a little out of order, but here are some pictures of Markessa and her little class performing in their first Christmas program. It was so fun to watch.
Christmas Fun
Markessa loves Christmas and so we went all out this year. (Well we didn't get around to the Christmas shower curtain, but we thought about it.) We made all the traditional christmas treats, but the cookies were the best. When we were frosting them I asked Markessa if she wanted one and she said, "No mom they are for my friends!! (I had no idea she had 100 friends.) Here are some pics of my little helpers :).
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