Been waiting for this...

As I ran along the path today [pushing the double stroller of course] that I have run along for 4 years now, I began to think. Think about the many runs I've had along that path over the years. First with one baby, then with a toddler, then a baby and a toddler, now two toddlers. Sometimes running, sometimes walking, sometimes strolling and today running then following a scooter and an "Elmo mobile." 

My life has changed so much over the past 4 years. Definitely for the better in every way. I remember how hard I thought the runs on this path were four years ago, and how timing was everything. I had to nurse Curly Girl at home, which usually took close to an hour, then get her changed and in the car seat and drive 15 minutes to the path and hope that she would nap in the stroller while I got a little run in. Then I had very limited time for stretching because she'd want to eat again soon. Often the car ride home was filled with her screams and we'd get back home to sit on the couch and nurse for another hour. 

Then there was life after Ginger Boy was born... Life then was tough. Two in diapers, naps needing to be taken and mommy paying big time if naps were missed. Hunger cries, tired cries, terrible two year old cries... We were lucky if we got out to the path that year. But we did. Because those 30 minutes were a bit of peace in a not-so-peaceful life. Timing was everything then too.

And then today I couldn't help but think, wow, this is it. This is what I've been waiting for. Timing isn't as much of an issue these days. Sure, we have a daily schedule, but it's a little more flexible. Both kids can talk and tell me what they need. Only one in diapers. They can run and play together. They love playing together. They cooperate and let me get a 30 minute run in before we have playtime on the path.

This spring has been amazing so far. After the long, cold, snowy, sick winter that we had, we have been soaking up this spring. We've been out enjoying the beautiful weather and the wonderful ages that our kids are at. They love life and love each other. Watching them find joy in simple things is simply amazing. Life is by no means easy, but in many ways it has gotten much easier. I am thoroughly enjoying this spring and these two little gingers that God blessed me with. I so love being their momma and am thankful and surprised every day by how much they have blessed my life.