Mama of 2 P's in a Pod

We had one of those moments that as a parent, rock your entire core last night. Long story short, little P got forgotten, no that's not the right word. Mommy and Daddy were distracted as was big P and we all went into the house without little P. Now, the temperature outside was 5 degrees above zero! Little P was out there by herself for 10 minutes. I can not describe to you the panic, the disappointment and the fear I feel inside knowing that I was the one who should've doubled checked. Thank you God for keeping my sweet little P safe and for sending your angels to help her get out of my Pilot and to the front door! Never again do I want to feel this way. I have been very hard on myself today about this. A co-worker friend of mine said sometimes God sends little moments to keep us as parents in check. Not necessarily to punish but to remind us to pay attention to the little things that make the big things matter. Another friend of mine says all she needs to know is she's...

This is my family, the loves of my life all in one picture. I'm so grateful for each day I get to spend as his wife and their mama. My Christmas wish? Another year of love, happiness, health and joy together!

The P's are so much fun to be around during the holidays. (ok during other times too!) But watching the simple things about this time of year through their eyes is such a joy. I love hearing the ooh's and ahh's from the back seat when we drive through a neighborhood full of lights. I also love hearing them talk about the true meaning of Christmas and why its not about the toys they get from Santa but that its all because a baby boy was born. And of course Big P loves knowing her birthday is just a week before Jesus'. I hope everyone has a chance to find something to enjoy about the season. I know there is so much hardship for a lot of people right now, I can't even imagine some of the pain others feel, but I hope that there is a glimmer of hope for them somewhere, and what better time to find it?