The simple things

So, I'm an addict of Extreme Home Makeover. I think it's one of the few remaining quality "family" shows on tv. Without fail, I end up in tears every episode. Last week featured a family whose 10 year old son, Job, had bravely fought Leukemia and a host of other illnesses. He was such an inspirational little guy, and when they asked his mom what lessons Job had taught them, she replied "to cherish the simple things in life that other people take for granted." I've been thinking about that a lot lately, and here are a few of the simple things that I cherish:

--Owen's face as he's sleeping. One of the most beautiful things I have ever seen, I find myself staring at him over and over again. Sometimes I think I could watch him sleep forever.
--His smile and the overwhelming feeling I get when I realize he knows who I am and is smiling at me because he is happy to see me. What else could be better?
--When he holds my hands. Enough said.
--The sound of Isabella's footsteps at 3 AM in the morning when she wakes up and wants to come in our room. Even in the middle of the night, I love that she comes to us for comfort.
--The "secrets" she tells Jamie and I...for instance, when she whispers to me "tell daddy he's handsome" or this morning when she said "I have a secret for you mommy, you're beautiful." Just precious!
--Her awesome dance moves. Where does she get her rhythm from because it's certainly not from her parents!
--When Jamie does something sweet for no reason. Like last Sunday, when he let me sleep in and then came to wake me up with a sense of urgency. Thinking something was wrong, I came downstairs to find a yummy breakfast and coffee waiting for me.
--Just snuggling on the couch, all 4 of us. Simple, but wonderful.