Last month I was cleaning up after dinner, doing the dishes and I had perfect moment. Riley had taken the twins and put them in the tub. I could hear then laughing and splashing. Riley was on the bed with Jack wrestling and they were both laughing hysterically. I know I'm pregnant and prolly over emotional but I started to cry. As I washed those dishes I realized that this is what I had always wanted for myself, a happy home filled with love and laughter. I thanked my Father in Heaven for my happy life, family and home. I think most people are looking for real joy, peace and love but don't know where they can find it. It's in our homes that it is found in it's purest form. It's crazy how the most simple things in life mean the most in the end.
Last week I was with my Riley helping him on a project in his office and after about 2 hours we both just ended up sitting they're looking at our phones. Pandorah was on (of course) and the song "Can't Help Falling In Love" came on. About half way through Riley got up, pulled me into his arms and we danced for the rest of the song. That moment goes into the top ten best moments of my life, it was simple yet perfect. While dancing I thought, "I never want to forget this perfect moment, ever!" I hope I never do.
Tonight (after a REALLY hard day) I was sitting on the couch with our my whole little family. The boys were trying to figure out how they could both sit on Riley's lap at the same time. After a few minutes of snuggles they started to talk to baby Norah. I wish I had it on video, it was priceless. They would cup their hands on my belly and say silly and sweet things to her. Dane said something that none of us could understand but we were all laughing uncontrollably, he's just funny!:) Jack introduced himself and baby Norah started kicking like crazy. London told Norah that they would watch Horseland and Strawberry Shortcake together, obviously London so needs a sister to hang out with. It was just a sweet little moment that I wanted to put in my minds vault and never forget.
I was sitting next to Dane on the couch as he looked at a book. I put my arm around him and he leaned into me and appreciated ever little second we shared, even when I couldn't stop kissing his yummy cheeks; this always makes him mad. Eventually he put his arm around me and HE pulled ME close for a better love. I NEVER get this from my little man, he's so independent and much more interested in his daddy so it meant the world to me!
One thing is for sure, life here are the Smith home is definitely NOT always like this. We fight, kick, hit, yell, and cry. We sit in timeout, yell some more and then make up. Our days are riddled with frustration and every once a while a good old swear word, it's who we are. BUT these perfect moments are more than worth all the frustration, they make up for it ten fold and give you joy that is truly priceless.
