Tender Moments

 I received an e-mail on Friday saying that Alex was going to participate in Opening Exercises in Primary on Sunday.  Alex was asked to give the First Article of Faith. He and I practiced a few times and he came to the point of being upset when I brought it up. I was worried, but when he was announced he hopped right out of his chair and repeated each word into the microphone.  When the Primary was finished reciting the Article of Faith he stepped down from the podium and gave a teacher sitting in the first row a high five!  I can't truly express the joy and hearts flutter that this moment brought to my Sunday.  Alex is growing so much and he is truly becoming his best self :)

Throughout the school year I take treats into the kids classroom so that all of the kids can celebrate their special days with their classmates.  Amelia doesn't go to school yet so today we took in cupcakes to her nursery class at church. When we were getting into the car Amelia said "The cakes were yummy!".  Such easy words, but they warmed my heart.  She was excited and noticed the love being shared with her.  What a blessing she is to me.

Addison has been through a lot these last few weeks.  Her tummy is still not feeling the best, but she is trying to stay upbeat.  She is writing notes and sharing so many colored pictures with me.  The notes always express how much she loves her Dad and I.  She is also creating songs and preforming them for me.  Addison is so loving and talented.  I am loving the sweet young woman that she is becoming :)

Adam came down stairs tonight and shared (with tears in his eyes) that he misses Dadam.  I told him that I missed him as well and we chatted for a bit.  Adam is growing up so fast and has truly become a big help to me while Dadam is out of town.  I love that  he reads to Alex each night before they go to bed.  His relationship with Amelia reminds me so much of the relationship I had with Joel and Jared when we were younger.  I love watching Amelia walking over and sitting in Adams lap on the floor or giving him hugs before he goes to school. 

As a Mom we have so many days that are busy and full of emotions.  I am so grateful for the days like today where I can truly take the time to feel and express the amazing joy I have being a Mom to my four wonderfully special children.  I am truly blessed and grateful for the gifts Adam, Addison, Alex & Amelia bring into my life.  The tender moments are few and far between sometimes, but I am thankful for them.  What cherished treasured memories they are giving me :)