This morning, I had a really hard time getting up. It's either I want to stay in "vacation mode" or the excruciating body pump weight class that my body is recovering from today. But, I knew the task ahead of me today (taking down "Christmas") and it is just depressing. I am usually a mover in the morning and my kids hear me say, "C'mon, let's go! Hurry----" But this morning, I just didn't want my little ones to leave. I came out to the living room with my snuggly pink blanket and called to them. Both Spencer and Hailey came running in and laid down on the couch with me. We snuggled and talked as I kissed their little foreheads for at least 20 minutes. I didn't want it to end.
Why does time have to fly so fast? Christmas was so wonderful but at the same time, the entire month seemed like a blur. It is so jammed packed with events that are wonderful. But after the events are over, I want the feeling to linger because at the time, I was so caught up in the preparation of it all. Now I can slow down . . . and it's over. Well, the season may be over, but the Spirit of Christmas doesn't have to be over, right? As I laid there with my little children I felt such a love for them and for my Savior for blessing me with their lives. And even though they will be with me for only a short while, that time is so precious and is such a GIFT----one I am eternally grateful for.
Well, enough of the serious, contemplative stuff-------here are some more fun pictures of our trip to Utah!
