Bubbles in the Bath

I don't know a kid who doesn't L-O-V-E bubbles (or an adult for that matter-especially my mom, the bubbleaholic), and our kids are definitely included in that! However, I am a stinker mom, and don't allow bubbles in the house, just outside. But there is one special indoor place that bubbles are allowed...the tub! One of the things about a big family is that sometimes you get so caught up in the business of it all that all those things that brought so much joy to your oldest ones when they were little get forgotten by the time your littlest ones would enjoy those very same things. Like bubbles in the bath; I don't mean bubble bath, which even the big ones still enjoy often, but blowing big ol' bubbles for them while the kids are in the bath tub. But last night my memory was triggered by some bubbles that the boys brought home as a favor from a birthday party yesterday (maybe it's the pregnancy that is bringing back all these old memories, like Alzheimer's; I can't remember that the milk doesn't go in the cupboard, but I can remember things from five years ago!).

These little moments with the kids have meant so much to me over the past few days. Our neighbors that live across the street have a son who is 12-years-old who recently fought and won the battle against a tumor in his brain, only to discover that his chest is riddled with tumors. Needless to say, things are looking very badly right now. He may not survive this weekend. But miracles happen. We believe that, and his very strong Christian family believes as well. He was never expected to survive the first tumor either. But we also know that sometimes God has different plans for us then we have for ourselves. We have a constant prayer in our hearts for Ian and his family, for comfort, strength and healing...and if possible, another miracle. Please join us in this prayer, and take time to enjoy the little moments with your children. They are so precious and so fleeting.