september wrap-up

If this doesn't say "sisterly love," then I don't know what does.

October has officially arrived, bringing clouds, wind, and cool air this morning.  As the sun set last night, I tried to absorb its warm, golden glow.  I wanted to capture its glory with my camera, because in my heart, I knew it was likely the last golden sunset of the season.  But my hands were full of baby at the time, which is probably a good thing, because now I have this perfect picture in my head of September's last sunset, a picture that far surpasses my current photographic abilities.

September brought with it big decisions for our house.  We have an amazing new stove that I can't wait to use, our front door has been selected and ordered, and windows are being installed as I type.  And for the time being, our back patio serves as a fantastic sandbox to share with cousins...and dogs.

Mia was home, making September infinitely better than August.  Grandparents were able to snuggle her, cousins were able to meet her, and Laci was able to learn about sharing her parents.

September allowed Ryan and I to sneak away for a few hours one evening.  A surprise birthday party for a very special friend could not be missed.  The camo theme was perfect for "Uncle Cheek" (as Laci calls him).  It felt strange just to be away from the hospital, but to be out with friends for an evening without kids...that was almost surreal...and much needed.

Without trying to get too poetic about the whole thing, it really is the little things that are important.

Some days, it seems like we will never have a complete home, that we will be in a state of transition and disarray forever.  On those days, I wish for a fast forward button, or a hibernation mode, where I will suddenly wake up one morning in my own bed, in my own room, in my own home.

On better days, I know that time does pass, and much quicker than I realize (all I have to do is look back to August to realize how quickly time does indeed fly by).  On those better days, I remember that it's the little moments of each day that make up our lives, and I would hate to miss those moments for the sake of getting to the "good" part faster.  It would be like skipping to the end of a book when you get to a slow section in the middle...the end just wouldn't be as satisfiying, or make any sense.

With that thought in mind, I'm sure October will bring even more little moments of life, and when needed, I hope I am reminded to savor them instead of wishing for them to pass.