More Than Numbers

     My children are more than numbers.  More than chairs around the table.  More than feet that need shoes and mouths that need fed.

    That may be what your eyes see, but let me tell you the truth of who they are.

   

Lydia is more than #1.  She's beauty and quietness.  She's filled with dreams and strong and steady.  She is aspiration and contentment.  She is confidence and humility.  Lydia is more than a firstborn.  She's someone you want to know.

Bethany is more than #2.  She is fun and sweetness.  She is comedy and laughter.  She is tender and devoted.  She is sincere and peace loving.  She'll hold a baby until her arms fall off and is the most fun to do anything with.

Havilah is more than #3.  She is fire and passion.  She is fight and furry.  She is loyal and steadfast.  She is softhearted and compassionate.  She's a deep thinker and is sacrificial.  She's fun to battle against but even better to have on your own team.  She's present, engaged and lets you know you've got someone by your side.

Ella is more than #4.  She is loveliness and peace.  She's a warm hug and an encouraging word.  She's individual and brave.  She's fearless and inspiring.  She's spunk and sweetness.  She's joy and sunshine.  She forges her own path and encourages me to do the same.  

Esther is more than #5.  She is sparkles and spice.  She is self-sacrifice and love. She's silly and spunky.  She's snuggles and smiles.  She wouldn't step on a crack if you paid her.  She bubbles and bounces.  She's eager to please and easy to adore.  

Darin is more than #6.  He's drive and determination.  He's serious and hilarious.  He's a man and a baby.  He's affectionate and independent.  He's a tease and a comforter.  He's a singer and a worker.  He's got a vise grip on this mamma's heart and I'm pretty sure always will.

So we get a bigger table.  We buy more food and we buy more shoes.  To us the numbers are not very important.