Legacy

"Children are living messages that we send to a time that we will not see."  -Neil Postman

I saw this quote in a marriage conference workbook years ago and circled it. It just really resonated with me! The idea of our legacy is something that I think about a lot. I truly believe that our legacy is something that is built- one day at a time. I try to explain to people that I so love my kids, but kids are really not my favorite. I don't go crazy over babies. I want a family for today, but especially for the future.

Last week my family got together to celebrate my grandparents. They are celebrating their 75th birthdays and 55th anniversary this summer.:

From 4 children came this:

And we were missing 4 grandkids! I am so in love with this! It brought tears to hear my grandparents' grown children tearfully express their love for them and the heritage they've given. I looked down at my own babies and got lost in thoughts about what the future holds for us. Will I get the opportunity to sit with my husband and soak in the love of 3 generations?

Some days are hard- I know that we're really in the trenches right now. Three kids 4 and under is crazy. People also love to tell us that all the time. I know it's crazy, but I also know that it is and will be crazy good.  My babies' babies will be on my lap before I know it!