2013. Just like every year. It was full of memorable moments
and mundane moments. Some moments I will not forget, like giving birth to my 3rd
child at home and my first born heading to kindergarten. Our excursion to AZ
with wonderful friends without children. Entering the minivan club and
initiating said vehicle on a drive to South
Dakota when Silas was one month old. A house full of visitors from near and far. Aaron starting a new position as an associate
pastor at an established church while continuing to pastor our small church
plant.
And then there are the mundane moments that will likely slip
from my mind but are just as important. A crowded bed in the middle of the night
because our children want to be close to us.
My son handing Aaron his poop to flush it down the toilet while in the
throes of potty-training. The struggle of getting shoes on and getting out the
door every single day. Allowing Montana
to perform in the nutcracker. Sharing my coffee and reading library books on
the couch with Amos. And then reading them again. Being adored by my sweet
baby. Sitting between two large business
men on an airplane home from my grandpa’s funeral and nursing my baby anyway.
Constant noise and commotion. Floors and tables filled with legos, cars, and cut-up
paper. These are the moments that somehow quickly turned into another year. Although
I am tired of trying to balance schedules and money and although many days are
simply a push to bedtime, I sit back today and remember. My life is pretty darn good. It is full, in a
good way. I am always so grateful for
family and friends. Thank you. May we
all experience moments of peace this season.
Merry Christmas from Kate, Aaron, Montana,
Amos and Silas!!
