Grace in the small things....

Going away for a while has reinforce how important and enjoyable it is to savour all of the small things in life...

... snuggling with Matthew in the living room chair and watching Winnie the Pooh on TV
... realizing that although he didn't sit still for 3 straight hours on the plane, he was still an amazingly well behaved child on the plane. no meltdowns!
... a shower with two shower heads on either side.. now that's luxury....
... feeling the ocean breeze through our window
... watching the waves crash in on the shore
... raindrops from a light misty rain
... Ann Taylor stores, I wish we had those!
... finding 30 new kids books for Matthew for $35!
... Matthew starting to enjoy reading books and actually requesting that we read to him!
... Matthew wanting Mommy and Daddy to hold boo bear's paw as well as his while he falls asleep
... Matthew falling asleep in my arms on the plane like he used to when he was a little baby
... Matthew getting very excited about playing with the GPS in the front of the car
... Matthew sitting on Daddy's lap and pretending that he can drive the car
... all of Matthew's first words....
... getting to spend some quality, uninterrupted, family time together.