Tots.

Different as night and day, these two sisters are a fabulous duo – there’s never a dull moment in this house. If one is playing nicely, it is not long before the {ahem – younger} one comes and steals the doll, rolls her over with the stroller and moves on to the next chapter of her day. {Honestly I am working very hard to train this two year old but she is a stubborn, strong willed little thing!}

And yet as busy as it gets and with little rest in this messy-fun-life,  I wouldn’t have it any other way. While washing up a thousand muddy footprints of the {just washed} floor and steam cleaning the carpet for the 32nd time this summer,  I can quickly squash the feelings of annoyance when I switch my mind to realize that one day, there will be no {or less?} footprints to wipe up, the mudroom will stay strangely clean and the back screen door will no longer slam and shut 14,000 times a day. I do not want to begrudge these days with young ones in the house, I don’t want to wish away the busy-ness of potty training and unexpected snack times , mommy read this book one more time , please? and inquisitive little fingers trying to help {aka. eat all the grated cheese} while I prepare dinner.

This is our messy, happy life.

These two little girls are such blessings.

With babies, toddlers and preschoolers, big girls alike.

It’s a good life.

And I am grateful to be in it.