.little moments.

.lately, i have shifted my life into a lower gear, a slower gear, where i have been able to see the little moments more.

.i have realized that i am not perfect. that i make mistakes. but it was brought to my attention by a friend that i really try to stay in contact with people. that i really go out of my way to make sure that everyone is taken care of. that i would set everything aside, and not get sleep, if it meant talking to a friend.

.however, i am not saying that i am the best example ever, but i have realized too often i have passed by the little moment in life. little moments that i will long for when i move in december.

.little moments from holly- her hugs whenever she sees me, her kisses & tears when i leave. her laughter that just makes you laugh, her smile that is so big and bright and can make any frown go away.

.little moments from kian- his "eye" when he is ready to do something to his sister. his laugh, when he have a pillow fight. his smile, when he is excited to see me, but doesnt want to admit it.

.little moments from tammy- her "sister/mom" figure she is to me, her talking to me into the early hours of the next day, her inspiring words she shares, her faith in God. kyle your cool too.

.little moments from my mom- her laugh when she made a good joke, her worries for me, her "not enough sleep" moments, her hugs, her laughter, her love.

.little moments from my dad- his smile- when i am funny, his "pushes" when he walks past me, his breakfast meals, his "after family-prayer hugs.

.little moments from my sister- her calling me bobo-in front of people, her hilarious jokes, her stupid smile, our "sister talk"

.little moments from my dog- his whining when we come home, his 3 legged running. his nasty licks, just sitting with him.

.i have more people, but these are people who have really been here for me since summer started. people i have grown close to, but soon will move away. dont get me wrong, i have others who have been there for me, but they are away already, and do moving, really isnt a HUGE factor.

.lyrics to a song that has really been on my mind lately.

"Little Moments" Brad Praisley

Well I'll never forget the first time that I heard
That pretty mouth say that dirty word
And I can't even remember now what she backed my truck into
But she covered her mouth and her face got red
And she just looked so darn cute
That I couldn't even act like I was mad
Yeah I live for little moments like that

Well that's just like last year on my birthday
She lost all track of time and burnt the cake
And every smoke detector in the house was goin' off
And she was just about to cry until I took her in my arms
And I tried not to let her see me laugh
Yeah I live for little moments like that

I know she's not perfect but she tries so hard for me
And I thank god that she isn't 'cause how boring would that be
It's the little imperfections it's the sudden change in plans
When she misreads the directions and we're lost but holdin' hands
Yeah I live for little moments like that

When she's layin' on my shoulder on the sofa in the dark
And about the time she falls asleep so does my right arm
And I want so bad to move it 'cause it's tinglin' and it's numb
But she looks so much like an angel that I don't wanna wake her up
Yeah I live for little moments
When she steals my heart again and doesn't even know it
Yeah I live for little moments like that