3.8.09

i'm so happy

Today life was good. Somehow, I have totally recovered from the nightmare called last Saturday and I just feel right. There were a few things that made it that way and I feel the need to share.

First my Grandpa called me out of nowhere this afternoon. He is recovering from being really sick and he called me to tell me he loved me. I felt so special and all warm and fuzzy. Then he told me he is going to come and visit me in November and I about killed over with excitement! I love being a favorite.

Later Jack, Violet and I went to the store and, as I had been promising all day, I bought Jack a new train. On the drive home he was holding his new Percy the train and he said, "Thank you so much Mommy. I am so happy." I about died. I literally melted into my chair with joy and I am not going to lie, I cried a little bit.

The last thing that just made my day was when we were in the store. Violet was crying as I was trying to put our items on the conveyor belt so I could pay. She stopped suddenly and I turned to look and see what had calmed her down. Jack had reached back and put her hand in his. He was looking at her with the sweetest face like he loved her so much and didn't want her to be sad. My heart grew at that exact moment.

I remember being so worried that I wouldn't love Violet as much as I loved Jack. I honestly couldn't imagine being able to love another the way I loved him. Now that I have them both and I love them the same I feel silly for not realizing how much room there was and is left in my heart. But what has surprised me the most about having them both is how much their love for each other touches me. Sibling love is honestly the most priceless kind of love. I am so lucky.

Sorry to get all sappy, Mormon mom on you but I just felt like sharing. That was my little "love is spoken here" or "home is where your heart is" moment for the month. I promise. ;)

12 comments:

Sharisa at Outstanding Occasions said...

Kat you are the best storyteller ever!

The Ensign's said...

I totally understand. When I was pregnant with Aeden I was sooo worried that I wouldn't love him as much, but like you I realized once he was here that I loved him just as much (and now same with Kaleyn). It's crazy how the sweet little things they do for each other can just melt your heart. One of my favorite things that Shay does is she'll tell me in the most sincere voice that she loves me. At that moment the world stops and I'm just in heaven. Kids are great!

Prina Family said...

Thank you so much for sharing that. I am so nervous too that i wont love ellie as much as kyler. Right now he is my world and she isnt even a reality yet. That comforts me to know someone else felt the same way. Im sure i will love her just as much but ill just have to experience it for myself. I cant wait!

Kory said...

Kinda like the grinch, your heart grew three sizes that day. Bust out the roast beast!

{lindy baker cakes} said...

tears in my eyes.

Camille said...

It's taken a few weeks but I have fallen in love with #2 just like #1. Silly worries!
When I was young my grandpa would slip me a bag of milk chocolate chips to eat on the drive home from his house in Utah. It is fun being a favorite! :)

KaSs MiLeS said...

that is so cute!!

Heather B said...

I totally know what you mean about discovering the sibling love, and how amazing it is! Your Ikea trip sounds miserable...I'm glad you got the stuff though, and 2 batteries later...can you return them to walmart and pretend they are faulty?

Sarah said...

That is the sweetest thing i have heard all day!!!

Jene and Megan said...

Ok, so can I say what a compliment it is to be called skinny by YOU?!? Thanks but I still have that baby pouchy tummy...I'm working on it but I can't bring myself to be super strict on a diet or to exercise more than I already am. Any magical solutions you know of? Heck, you were wearing a bikini after you had Jack...HELP Me!

Kayla R. said...

Thank you for sharing!!! you made my day!

Jana said...

Yeah, I was always worried that neither of my kids would get the same one-on-one attention or love from me that Carmen got for the first 3 years... But the love they have for each other totally makes up for it.
Being a mom can be so crazy good sometimes...