Influenced.

Lately I feel so influenced to be better, to try harder, to push my way through this beautiful yet terrifying life. I am a ball of emotions lately and it leaves me in deep thought.....as usual. I look at my children and I see there smiles, and laugh at them and I hope they know how loved they are. They give me just the inspiration I need to get through the day. When I pick them up from school  I usually go and get Abby first. She sees me as soon as I walk in and she waddles toward me as fast as she can. I pick her up and she places her head on my shoulder. She begins babbling on about her day. I embrace this moment daily. Its our moment :) We head to brothers class room and when I walk in he shouts, "Mommy!" and he runs over and hugs my leg. He anxiously takes me to see his daily art work on the wall. He says, "this ones mine Mommy!" We go and gather his things and head to the car. Before I had two, I can specifically remember being frightened of the thought of having to take two small children by myself to the car. The parking lot is usually full and there are always cars going and coming. How would I keep Jacob (the wild 2 year old at the time) close and hold Abby at the same time? Somehow like everything else, we just figure it out! Jacob is good and he listens really well when its just the 3 of us. He jumps right in his seat while I get Abby in hers. I've also learned, its always good to have a snack ready. Snacks make life a little easier. Ok MUCH easier. I am also influenced by church. I am so thankful I found a church that I LOVE and look forward to every Sunday. This is a church full of friendly people, wonderful music, and a message that always brings me back to giving thanks for all that I have. Also, I started taking Abby with me and she has loved the nursery there. I have always been influenced by people or things and role models in my life however, here lately it has been so MANY things. Words to music, a conversation with a friend, loss of loved ones, or having faith be more present in my life. All of these things that make up my life are ways that influence me to keep on going and to be a better mom, wife, daughter,  and friend to the ones I love so dearly. Here are a few recent pics of my sweet angels.

Hope yall are having a great week!