And then there's this.....

....the quiet side of life.  This doesn't happen a lot.

But when it does.......it's awesome.

The mind of Lily.

I'm writing this post on Mothers' Day 2013.  And it's been so fun to reflect on my journey as a mom these past 7 years.  I actually think I know less now than I did before my first child appeared in this world. 

Or maybe that's actually the great wisdom of parenthood:  understanding that we really don't understand and can't predict anything.

Although, being a mom, especially one who is the main caregiver, may be rote at times, there's never really a dull moment when you're a mom.  I found a bunch of pictures of Lily, my youngest, that especially express this truth.  Enjoy....the mind of Lily.

Valentine's boxes....Lily wanted a "little monster"

Lily's "Mom" on the left (why am I so frowny?!) & Piper's "Raindrops"

The artist collapsed.

Still lookin good....she wore that Easter hat for days.

"A human girl.  Its Piper juggling balls.  A lot of balls."  Adding to Lily's colletction...

 

Oh the places they go.....

Our girls love to be active and they play super hard.  However, they are still little girls so they like to dress the part and they do not all mind getting their hands (or feet or faces or legs or hair) dirty in whatever they are wearing.

Here are few of their different costume changes for various activities:

Fancy coats thanks to Rosemary & Pauline.....

 

Gymnastics outfits for a day at the gym (Thanks, Grammie!).....

 Winter clothes & fun on their snow tube from Santa.  

They had fun even with just some ice and a dusting of snow......

 Pink running clothes for the Black Mountain Valentine's Fun Run around Lake Tomahawk.....

Stay tuned for many more updates (and costume changes) from these crazy girls.....