Sweet Little Boy

I have been sitting on the couch, trying to catch up on some homework, with kids and cat running around, making noise, asking questions(the kids, not the cat), and generally disrupting any flow there might be to my thoughts. Bed time finally arrived, and off they went. All except Matthew. I was getting a little frustrated with him because he kept telling me that he wanted me to go lay down with him, and I still had so much work to do. He even tried to entice me by telling me I could bring my laptop in the bed with me. Eventually, he gave up, and decided he would just sit and watch me as I worked. Shortly thereafter, he was a snoring mass, leaning heavily on my left arm.
As I sat next to him, listening to his soft little snores, I realized again just how precious children are. That is one of my most favorite things to do: sit and look at my kids as they sleep and listen to them breathe. I still do that with the older ones sometimes, too. God has truly blessed me with the three he has given me. They grow so fast. God, please help me to be the mother you would have me be. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to love these little jewels.