Since today was Daylight Savings, all the kids were up at what they thought was 7:30 am but was really 6:30 am. Because we were all up so early, we had plenty of time to get ready for church. I bribed the kids with Halloween candy if they posed for this picture. Getting candy right after breakfast is so rare in this house that they all signed on!
I look at this picture and can't believe they are MINE! I am so blessed to have these spirits in my life. I am so blessed to be able to love and teach them while they are here on Earth. I feel tremendous responsibility when I think of just how special and important these Spirits are. I get to teach them to follow Jesus Christ. I get to help them learn and grow into the best possible "selves" they can be. They bring so much life and light to my existence. They make my heart SING. I never thought I could love 5 kids all the same amount but I do. My heart has grown with each child and continues to each day that I wake up to their smiling (sometimes screaming and crying) faces.
