20 questions

well, probably way more than that.

I remember other Moms talking about how inquisitive their toddler children were. It seemed like the children had been saving up all of these questions about things they were thinking until they were finally able to talk. They reported feeling a little annoyed over time at all the questions. There didn't seem to be a single answer that would satisfy the curious little mind and put the brakes on the questions. Anna didn't really ask too many questions. She is, rather - was, the quiet type. She asked enough to let me know that her little mind was turning but it was never "excessive".

The other day on the way to the gym Jaden had a LOT of questions on his mind. I smiled and my heart was so happy as I answered every single one - many more than once...

"Where we going?, Where Daddy at?, What me going to do?, What Sissy going to do?, What your name is?, What my name is?, What Lukie's name is?, Me going to the gym?, Me going to play with the kids?..."

I could have answered his questions all day long! It makes me wonder what he must have been thinking all of those months when he couldn't verbalize what he was thinking or what he wanted to know. I wonder if I should have been more communicative to him about what was happening and why. I took it for granted because he didn't talk. I took a lot of things for granted. Having a "normal" pregnancy, having a "healthy" baby, hearing a child call you "Mommy", hearing a child tell you "I love you too", having a home and a comfortable bed, having a husband who wants to be home and spend time with his family, and many, many more. I certainly don't anymore. I know there are many people who are wishing for a bigger house, faster car, designer clothes, European vacations. Not me. Every night before I close my eyes I remember to thank God for being so generous with me as I lay in my bed with my husband and all my little babies safely tucked away asleep (lately right beside me :). It is all that I really want and everything I could ask for.