Christmas morning

My favorite part of Christmas morning was having all my kids in bed with me while Brian was getting the camera set up downstairs. No, none of us were sleeping, but this picture just makes me feel loved every time I see it. I love my kids so much and I wish it could stay like this forever. I often think of these song lyrics when I think about my kids. They are from a Lonestar song called "Let them be little."

So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle Oh just let them be little

This year, I have heard so many tragic stories about little children losing their lives too early. As the new year approaches, I want to put these things at the top of my list to do more often: Hug my kids more. Tell them I love them every day. Be the best mom I can. These are the things that matter most, the things that show them they are loved, and the way they can feel Heavenly Father's love for them.