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This morning I was looking at pictures of my beautiful cousins (who are sisters) who both just had babies.  And I had that pang of "I want another baby".  For me, now is the time when I need to focus on the three I have.  The three I have keep me swimming in the deep end.  But babies are so precious!  And adding another…while it undoubtedly brings more work, always brings more fun, more blessings, more joy, more laughter, etc. too. 

I will probably always feel that way – for the rest of my life – everytime I see someone I love have a brand new baby.  It's not a jealous, or covetous feeling, just an ache to hold another baby of your own.  I got this from my mom – it's her fault. :)  She's like this – even still, as a grandmother.  That's why she has dogs. 

But then I went along with my busy day…music class and errands with Samuel, my BIG baby.  And as we sat together at Pei Wei for lunch, in the midst of a very busy lunchcrowd, I took a moment to just enjoy what I have.  I enjoyed watching him spill rice all over himself.  I enjoyed watching him take a bite with his spoon, then take a bite with his hand.  I giggled with him as he tried to feed me and it all spilled on my lap.  In that little booth, I learned to just enjoy the ride.  Enjoy where I am NOW.  Enjoy my children NOW.  Enjoy the spilled rice.  Enjoy the messy faces.  Enjoy the stages.  Enjoy the journey.

Oh, sure – I'll probably always miss the newborn babes in my arms.  And maybe someday I'll have another one to hold.  But for now – I will enjoy them at 9, 6 and almost 2, and try to love every minute.