It’s been a tough week. Facing death’s sting, coming to terms with the limits we have in this physical world, watching the end of childhood, and cold, bleak weather that makes me want to stay home and never go outside again.
This morning, like so many others, I woke to the sound of wooden Brio train tracks clinking as they were being built by little hands. I realized how thankful I am to hear that sound. Little boys jumping out of bed as soon as they wake, heading downstairs in their jammies to build some new rail system they dreamed up over the night. Little hands grasping for toys. Even though I fall apart under the demands of these boys some days, I’m so grateful… I just don’t want to see it end.
Yes, I realize that they’re all sleeping now, and no one is fighting, whining or asking me for a single thing. Still, it’s great to not be alone. I love the journey with these guys.
Not following the rules today for Wordless Wednesday. Maybe life’s just too short…
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Just enjoy them as they grow up so fast. Have a great WW.
That is a beautiful picture.
Treasure every moment…that’s the lesson I’m learning. The days pass so quickly. My not-so-tiny-anymore baby is nearing eight months old. How is that possible??!
Precious picture!
That’s one beautiful angel at rest. God bless you and bring you peace through these times.
That is really lovely. Thoughts and photo are priceless. Well done.
So very peaceful…
Oh, how sweet and what an angelic face.
Beautiful thoughts. Happy WW!
I am drooling over your new toy
Aaw! He’s beautiful! Happy WW on Tuesday!
life is too short
that picture is wonderful. you could get lost in the contours of that sleeping face for hours
that is so very beautiful!! Such an angel
Some of my favorite photographic moments are when they’re sleeping. There’s something magical about them when they’re dreaming, a peace that seems to be so distant during the day when they’re noisy and busy and inyourface.
Like you, I wouldn’t change a thing. No matter how harried things get around here because of them, I can’t imagine our world without them. I can’t imagine not being able to train my lens (Nikon 85mm f/1.8 on a D80) on them after they’ve drifted off for the night.
Love the way you write, btw. So relatable…
Now THAT is a beautiful post….truly.
Such a sweet pic… and may I just ask:
Why is it that boys always get the gorgeously long lashes?
Just a beautiful post.
Too short – I agree.
Thats beautiful…..dont they look like little angels when they sleep? Happy WW.
What a beautiful post. I hope you are enjoying your new Nikon. I love my D200. Happy WW