Let them be little

I have found that in the process of raising my kids that there are multiple opinions on how to do it the "correct" way. I have always been aware of these and have found myself trying to try out different ways. I found that I was always way to concerned about how everyone else was doing it and if I was doing it right or not. I finally came to the realization last night as I was trying to get my 2 year to stay in bed that it doesn't matter how you go about parenting as long as you feel good about it. I am grateful to have the gospel of Jesus Christ that gives me all I need to know about the fundamentals of a loving and functioning family. When I tuck my kids into their beds at night I know that as soon as I leave they are going to "secretly" climb into my bed and fall asleep there. My husband and I will then have to carry them back to their beds and out ours back together. I used to think that I needed to teach them to stay in their beds. I thought that it was some sort of big deal that they fall asleep in their beds. While carrying them into their rooms and kissing them goodnight I remembered the country song titled "Let Them Be Little." It was then that I realized they are only this age once. I need to soak up every little thing I can about them at this age because it will never come again. I get one chance to raise these kids and I need to remember every little detail about them at their ages. I love when it's 6 in the morning and my 5 year old climbs into bed and grabs my hand to help him fall back asleep. I would never trade that for anything. I have found that sleep, a clean house, folded laundry, gourmet dinners, and nice clothes are very overrated. Who has time for any of that when you have growing kids in the house. I would trade anything to have the moments with my kids. I'm so thankful that I have be given this opportunity to have these amazing little spirits enter my life. I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who helps me understand the true meaning of Motherhood.