Lists

I recently discovered in the back of my journal two lists I had started some time ago.

Things I Always Forgot
- the nausea at the first of a pregnancy
- not being able to sleep, stand, sit, walk, eat, or even breathe
at the end of a pregnancy
- afterpains (they get worse with each one)
- sleep deprivation
- the pain of teething
- the rigors of potty training
- the stress of Christmas
- packing for a family vacation

Things I Hope I Never Forget
- kneeling across the altar
- hearing the fetal heartbeat for the first time
- feeling the baby move during pregnancy
- seeing the ultrasound
- holding a newborn baby
- baby's smile of recognition
- holding a sleeping child
- playing pretend
- the empowerment of fixing a broken toy
- teaching a child to read and write
- my little Tiger
- a hug from a child
- a hug from my husband
- thumbs up from the soccer field
- hearing "I Love You"
- hearing "Thank You"
- the power of a woman

Can you think of something to add?