Cousins

These two peas in a pod were born just 3 months apart.  My mom, sister and niece came for a visit last week and although these visits tend to be far too short - they are always sweet.  It is a joy to watch the bonds of family grow strong between the cousins as they play "sleeping bunnies" and try to share new toys and encourage each other with using the potty.  It reminds us just how important it is for our kids to know where they belong, to give an extra measure of grace when we're tired and cranky, to always hug and say sorry - because we're family and family is a special, sacred thing.