Cute Story (H&Ems)

So many things I don't want to forget these days...

Today we had ballet for Ems. As Kris and Hayden were getting ready to head out for school, Hayden gets upset. He is crying and telling me he really wants to go to ballet with Emerson. I explain to him that there are some things that Emerson will have to do by herself and to have just for herself, just like he has things just for himself. I reminded him about his upcoming soccer season. He seemed to feel better. A few moments later, Hayden tells me "Mommy, don't forget to take a lot of pictures of Emerson while she is at ballet so I can see them when I get home from school." As Hayden is getting into Dad's truck, Emerson yells to me "wait, I want to give Hayden a hug," she runs over to him, hugs him and says "I give you a kiss, too," so they give each other a kiss and Hayden replies "Do a good job at your ballet lesson Emerson!"

Ya'll, I can't even explain what this Mama felt witnessing these moments transpire this morning. True joy!! And even typing it, I'm a bit teary!

The other day at dinner, when I was watching them sitting next to each other and playing and laughing together at this restaurant, I realized that it was true.... I have given them the gift of each other. Of course, there have been many of those moments these past 2.5 years but it was a pleasant reminder. These 3 kiddos will have each other all of their days and that makes me smile.