Matthew 6: 19-21 says “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
This has been on my mind since we discussed this verse in Sunday School this morning. The question was asked, "What do you store up?" Hehehe. Well, honestly, since couponing, I have built up a quaint stock of toilet paper, papertowels, toothbrushes, vitamins and cereal :) No, we are not talking Extreme Couponing situations, but just stocking up some supplies (although, I am beginning to think that I may need to rearrange my storage). Okay, so the question was restated- "What do you treasure?" That, my friends, is easy. My most precious treasures are my family and sweet kiddos!
McKenna is our oldest child and only girl. She is definitely in her own world, but in her world, there is still a level of magic that I wish we could hold on to. She is happy (and dramatic) and full of life and music (although sometimes a little loud but pretty on key). As she watched Asher play t-ball this weekend, I heard her say, "Asher, I'm your biggest fan". She has started school this year and we've seen her start to grow as an individual and that is such a neat process for us as parents. She recently told her aunt that she can't wait to grow up and be a real grown up. To this her aunt responded "oh, goodness." McKenna said, "oh yes, kids everywhere!". When Nathan and I decided to have another baby, we wanted to make sure that McKenna and Asher felt as though having another baby makes our family more "full", that a new sibling was an exciting addition to the family, not an intrusion. McKenna loves her brothers (although she has been known to express otherwise to one of them in the midst of an argument) and I love that she loves our family.
Asher has also had the opportunity this year to be in school without his big sister in the same class (since they are 16 months apart, they were in the same preschool class last year). It has been so much fun to watch him make friends - although preschool boys are much different than preschool girls! We have become familiar with wrestlers, preschool boy humor and at times wonder if he has a selective hearing problem :/ After you get to know Asher, you may not realize that he can be a shy guy and a little anxious at times. He's a sweet guy though, who wants to please (but also has a mind of his own) and wants to make others laugh. I might also add that he loves sports and although Nathan and I are not top notch athletes- we think he's pretty good :) It's very cool to watch him grow up (but also a little bittersweet as it is as we watch all three).
We just celebrated Ian's first birthday this past week and it's always a blessing to celebrate life and family and it was special to celebrate our baby's first year of life! This year has seemed to go by so quickly! Ian has been such a perfect addition. He always has a smile and he adores his brother and sister-loves to snuggle them and laugh at them (we also think he is learning to say "away" when Asher bugs him-lol!). Ian is laid back and goes with the flow. We enjoy watching him develop his role in our family as he becomes more independent and learn each day.
These are my most precious treasures and where my heart is.
That was the verse we talked about at church yesterday, too!
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