Simplicity

Last night, Miss Mie had a nightmare and ended up in my bed.  She had to nudge our dog, Kaylee out of the way.  Kaylee has decided, since the passing of my cat, Nala, that Kaylee is the Princess in this house and deserves to cuddle in bed with me.

So, when Miss Mie curled up in bed beside me, Kaylee quickly resumed HER spot, curled up in front of Miss Mie, with Miss Mie's arm wrapped around her. 

It was the most beautiful sight, seeing my child and one of our family pets curled together, sleeping.  It was one of those moments where I wish I could hook a printer up to my eyes and print out the gorgeous picture of the two of them!

I may not like that my child was disturbed by a nightmare, but I will appreciate that the nightmare sent my independent daughter into my room for comfort.  It was also thanks to the nightmare that I got to experience this simple, beautiful moment.

Pictures

I take pictures. 

Lots of pictures. 

Pictures of everything and anything.

I take these pictures so I can remember.

I take these pictures so my girls remember activities they participated in with me, their Mom, should MS rob me of that ability as they grow older.

I take pictures to celebrate and rejoice in each moment I have on this planet, no matter how seemingly mundane!

Again, the MonSter has affected this part of my life. 

I fear there may come a day where the MonSter steals my memories.  I fear there many come a day when the MonSter takes my ability to be an active part of my daughters' lives.

So, to thwart him, I take pictures.

Just my little way of saying "Take that you mean jerk!  MS will NOT win this battle!"