First Love.

If you follow me on social media, I mentioned yesterday that my mom always made a big deal about every holiday when I was younger, and that I'm carrying on that tradition with my little one's. I set our table for when the kids got home from school so they could write on our chalkboard table paper and bake goodies for their teacher's.

Everyone took a turn!

My grandma sent up a little gift for each of the kids. Ryan and I gave them our little gifts too since we were all under one roof last night. They were obviously thrilled!

I spy a Cookie Monster;)

Yesterday was fun, but it wasn't all about Valentine's Day. It was about quality time and giving the kiddo's the opportunity to have fun, feel creative, independent and to do something special for others. 

When I was looking through the pictures this morning, all I could think was- It's moments like this that remind me how much the small things mean to them and how much is gained by investing my days into the hearts of my children. 

The first thing that came to mind after that thought was Psalm 127:3-5

"..children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Happy is the man whose quiver is full of them..."

Watching those three stamping their teacher's cookies and giggling together brought me so much joy and happiness. 

The second thing that came to mind was this:

"Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” ...

It's days like yesterday that give me such a clear picture of Proverbs 31: 25-30. 

It's a beautiful reminder of how much we as women truly gain by pouring our lives into our husbands, children, and homes. 

At the end of the day, the Proverbs 31 woman was the one who was blessed because of the way she poured her heart into her home and family asking nothing in return. 

What I'm sure of is that she wasn't able to do this through her own strength.

She feared the Lord and before she could serve her family well she knew her first love must be her greatest desire. 

What an encouragement on days like these, and especially on days when the days seem to linger just a little bit longer.  

Happy Friday & Happy Valentine's Day!

XOXO