A Moment

We had one of those moments, when we stand back and realize how lucky we are, while decorating the Christmas tree this year.  I have been having many of these lately and feel like I still can't comprehend how fortunate my family is.  It all could be so different, that I do understand.

This year, when pulling out the ornaments, I took a big deep breath.  I had been told all day how excited my girls were to decorate the tree.  I knew they planned to hang the ornaments and I worried what kind of disaster the experience would be.  I figured there would be grabbing, dropping, complaining, and a lack of patience on my part.  I was surprised when I realized it was going to be an ENJOYABLE experience.  My girls are growing up!

It seemed like I didn't have to tell the girls to be careful or to wait their turn.  The just did it.  There was no need to be the one to hang their ornament first or the one to hang the the most ornaments.  They were just happy to be around the tree as a family.  I often heard the girls helping each other find a hook or see an ornament that they knew the other would like and hand it over.  There was a moment when I had tears in my eyes.  My sweet loving girls were interacting just as I had dreamed.  They were loving, kind and joyful.  It was absolutely amazing!

The girls told me time and time again how beautiful they thought my ornaments were.  There kindness was overflowing.  Lila even felt the need to come up and kiss me from time to time.  It was really cute when they all stood back and looked the tree.  They were very proud of the job they did.  There was an obvious cluster of ornaments at the bottom of the tree but it just made me smile. 

 We ended the night with some therapeutic belly time which strengthens the twins' core and shoulders.  It was magical as we passed the snowman stacker around and watched every family member take their turn while using the tree a source of light.

These girls are so good!!!