Is There Anything More Extraordinary?

Is there anything sweeter than laughing with a little girl who has the giggles before bedtime?? Hearing that infectious sound bounce off the walls in a room full of sparkling stars in the dark?? Being silly together?? Saying ANYTHING just to make her laugh one more time??

I don’t think so. I can’t think of anything sweeter.

Is there anything more fun than watching a herd of boys playing basketball out back?? Watching them laugh and bicker and tease?? Seeing the little one lob a ball to his big brother who slams it in the hoop?? Then catching the look on their faces during their high five?? The sounds of ‘Yeeeeaaaahhhhh!!!’ and laughter and boys and fun drifting through the window??

I don’t think so. I can’t think of anything more fun.

Is there anything lovelier than snuggling on the couch in a FINALLY quiet house with the man you’ve loved your whole life?? Rehashing the day?? Realizing again how handsome and distinguished he looks now all bald and bearded?? And how a whole LIFE together hovers right there between you??

I don’t think so. I can’t think of anything lovelier.

Is there anything more wonderful than being present in the moments of your day?? Enjoying sunrises and pushing little people on the swings and playing games and making meals and cleaning up (again) and reading books to kids squished on your lap and listening to stories that ALWAYS begin with ‘Hey Mom…guess what’ and catching your husband’s eye across the noisy dinner table knowing you’re both thinking the same thing??

I don’t think so. I can’t think of anything more wonderful.

And really…

Is there anything more extraordinary than really LIVING your one precious, beautiful, ordinary life?? Being grateful for ALL of it (or at least all you can)?

I don’t think so.

I can’t think of anything more extraordinary.