Saturday.
I love Saturdays.
That’s the day my husband usually gets up and makes chocolate chip pancakes with the little ones. That means, of course, that there is no rush for me to get out of bed to feed 2 starving little ones.
Today was no exception.
Even better, after breakfast we all lazed around as a family and let the kids lead us into a world of imagination. Somehow my husband fit himself into the little Dora pop-up play house with the preschooler and toddler. Stuffed animals filled any spaces that remained. Mommy got to play “the big bad wolf” a few times, giggles filled the air.
Of course, by the time I found the camera, the cuteness was gone. All that remained was the pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals they had filled the pop-up house with. But the memory, that is something I am thankful to have shared with my family.
It’s moments like this that are priceless to me.
The laundry? The yardwork? It can wait. Little ones grow up way too fast.
Have a great weekend, and cherish all those little moments!
Kristi says
Blogging helps me enjoy these little moments. 🙂
OneMommy says
I know it helps me keep a record of some of them…
Pauline @thelipstickcafe says
Hello from SITS!
Sounds like a lovely way to start your Saturday. I definitely believe in taking that pause to appreciate the every day moments. Looking forward to motherhood someday soon and feeling the blessings increase!
Cheers,
Pauline
OneMommy says
It was definitely a beautiful start to what became a busy Saturday.
Tricia says
How lovely! I also love Saturday mornings for similar reasons – my husband wakes up and makes breakfast with the little one. But the days when the lazy continues after breakfast – those are the good ones 🙂 Glad you got to enjoy!
Stopping by from SITS Saturday Sharefest!
OneMommy says
I’m thinking we need a whole day of lazy… We had the morning but then I ventured out to do yardwork, and now I’m pretty sure I’ll be too sore to do much tomorrow! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by from SITS — off to yours now!
Melissa Edwards says
What a great memory of family fun time! You know it may have been a good thing you didn’t have the camera … sometimes I try so hard to capture pictures that I miss getting to participate … and you got to play the Big Bad Wolf!!!! Sounds like a great day!
I’m glad I found you through SITS!
OneMommy says
So true! To be honest, I didn’t look for the camera until the playing was coming to a close – so I guess I shouldn’t have been shocked that all that was left were the pillows and blankets. 🙂
Aramelle {One Wheeler's World} says
I love those moments when you’re all submerged in the silly play as a family.
OneMommy says
Those moments when we are all playing as a family really are the best. Definitely need to make them more of a priority.
Whitney says
Your camera never seems to be available at those moments! Stopping by from SITS.
OneMommy says
So true! Or, like yesterday, the battery dies. That’s one reason it took so long to find that camera!
Thanks for stopping by; off to yours now!
Michelle says
I totally agree OneMommy! Loved your post! Enjoy your Saturday, and yes, the chores can wait.
Enjoy your weekend!
Michelle
OneMommy says
You too! Hope your weather is as nice as ours was today —
Louise Ducote says
You’re a good mama! Your kids will always remember those sweet family mornings.
OneMommy says
I hope they do! They are something I want to treasure years from now. I’m thinking it needs to be a weekly thing, pancakes and then playtime!
thedoseofreality says
This is such a sweet post. Came over from SITS to read and am so glad I did. 🙂
OneMommy says
Thank you! Heading your way now!
Erin says
Such a good reminder for every parent. Thank you! I’m visiting from SITS 🙂