The little things in life...

As you know, I am a nanny. I absolutely LOVE my job. There are two kids that I have the pleasure of loving, ages 3 (Harper) and 18 months (Liam). I have worked with this awesome family since Liam was born! I have witnessed him grow, learn, explore, take risks, and so on. It is the most rewarding job. I love hearing Harper repeat things that I say "give me five 'cause your alive!" (sounds more like alyyyyive- very southern), "shoo fly go away, you're not welcome here today", "Ohhh Ami (my nickname) you're soo sweet", "I'm a sweetie girl!" etc. I could go ON and ON. You know kids say the cutest things. Did I mention she is THREE? Barely three. This family has blessed me more than I could have ever imagined. I am SO grateful. The mom, Debra, and I have a wonderful relationship that was built before I worked for them which is always the best. Tonight I am working...I was sitting on the couch with Liam and Harper and realized it was bedtime for Liam. I leaned over and said, "Liiiiammmm, it'sssss bedddddtimmmmmeee..." Usually kids are not ready for bed, well he was! He perked up and had the biggest smile on his little, precious face! Makes me smile thinking about it. I then mentioned that we were about to get his 1)blanket 2)bear 3)bear 4) sheep and get him cuddled into bed. He was SOO excited and ready! He sleeps with two bears, with one arm around each of them and their noses snuggled into his neck, the sheep in the corner of the crib, and the same blanket he's had since birth layed over him. He was kicking his feet up and giggling as I put the blanket over him. It melted my heart. He reminds me daily of God's love. How sweet and precious, forgiving, unconditional. It's the little things in life that mean the most, right? I think so. They both remind me of the sun, the flowers, bubbles, the little roley poly's, sweet cuddles, TIME, etc. They help me to slowwww down and enjoy a good hug, laying in the grass, photography... Oh speaking of photography, I LOVE photography and am blessed with an incredible Canon camera here at work and two amazing kiddos that I get to capture as often as I would like. I love surprising Debra with awesome pictures! They have the sweetest little faces. I hope you are reminded of the little things that mean the most!