I think Destry is beginning to realize he won't be living here much longer, and he is being more deliberate in spending time with his younger siblings. I treasure the moments I see him spending purposeful time with them reading books. . .
or playing card games.
My children can be the best of friends, but they can also push one another's buttons without mercy. I savor the times I see sibling love:
Big sissy Kiana chose the girls' outfits for the day. . .
Easton, Kiana, and Tyell played "picnic".
A stomach virus hit our family in February, and while I can't say I appreciated it, it did remind me to appreciate our general health. I also just had to grin that even when Mom is sick on the couch, she is still the best place for a sick boy to lie, and the preferred place for a wiggly almost-two-year-old to perch.
We also got to enjoy time on the cruise with these dear friends--John and Wendy and Troy and Caren. Friendship is ever so precious to me!
I love to dwell on the relationship my two big kids have. While Briana was visiting one day, she regaled Destry with stories from her two jobs and I sat watching them, dwelling on their laughter and joy.
As residents of Iowa in the year of a presidential election, we enjoyed getting to caucus for the first time.
This son of mine is so weird and crazy and fun and loving. . .I'm savoring these moments of spontaneous, neck-choking hugs before he goes off into this big, wide world.
And this spunky, ornery, delightful not-such-a-baby-anymore. . .
And finally, I "tasted and enjoyed completely" an evening at Johnny's Steakhouse to celebrate the 20th birthday of my daughter in the wonderful company of my mom, sister, sister-in-law, and daughter.
The word savor is just perfect for this year!
Love, love, love. That's it! Just LOVE.
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