One of those moments

It is one of those cold crummy winter days. It seems like it has been cold and crummy for years. So I decided to let the boys paint!! They love to paint, their arms, the floor, their feet, and sometimes the paper. They had a high old time. So when the painting was occurring less and less on the paper and more on other surfaces, I bundled them upstairs for a bath. They whooped and hollered, and best of all they giggled and laughed. I stepped out of the bathroom for a second to get something and I could hear their giggles reverberating through the house. There are days when I wonder why we are even considering having another child because my hands are full. Then we have a day like today, when I can stop and listen to their laughter and revel in the wonderment that is being a mother, especially a stay at home mom. I think the part of being a stay at home mom that is so fantastic is that you see everything. You are with them 24/7. I can totally anticipate their next move. Which is particularly great when I can prevent a disaster, like a banged head or a giant mess. I will have to come back and read this next week when I am pulling my hair out after cleaning up spills and messes all day long. I am very blessed to have a house full of laughter. I am blessed that I can be home to witness these moments. I am grateful for the moment of clarity.