I’ve always been someone who thrives on connection.

I’m someone who celebrates little things and cherishes intentional time. I dreamt of being a mother for so long. When Emelia was born, I memorized every single detail of her.​​​​​​​​
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Fast forward 2 years and I found myself with a 2 year old, 1 year old, and 2 newborns. While I absolutely adore my family and wouldn’t change anything, I had to mourn (and still find myself mourning, honestly) getting to know my babies in that way.​​​​​​​​
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No one warned me, that with a large family, how much more I would miss out on with each of them. I’m constantly being needed and pulled in every direction. A chance to sit with ONE and truly be intentional is rare.​​​​​​​​
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It is bittersweet though. The joy of watching these babies growing up together and their unique and special relationships with each other is irreplaceable. And I know that having special time with them will get easier and easier the older they get.

I just adore this season so much and don’t want to forget any of it! But I know I will!! I can’t even remember the comment one of my twins said yesterday that had me in stitches!​​​​​​​​
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So, I will mourn what I miss, celebrate what I can, and just keep doing my best!​​​​​​​​

This is my encouragement to you, momma, to do the same.