Cherishing every moment....yes even the cranky ones!

Today I heard some very sad news about a mom whose little boy (2) drowned.  She was pregnant at the same time as me delivering in August.  I talked to her infrequently on the babyfit forum so I wouldn't say I KNEW her but we did share some of the most private and intimate changes one goes through during pregnancy.  I can only imagine the pain and anguish she and her family and friends are experiencing right now.  Her loss makes me realize how very lucky I am to have 2 healthy and beautiful children beside me right now, it makes me want to gather them in my arms and keep them safe.  Human life is so incredibly fragile and I don't think we always realize it.  We go out into everyday thinking nothing like that will happen to us.  I'm sure they thought that too!  So cherish every moment with you children, yes even the "you are driving me crazy with the whining" and the "pulling my hair out" moments; there are so many mothers out there that would happily trade places with you!  They long for the screaming, the crying, the fighting, the sleepless nights, the potty training, and everything in between.  So tonight when you put your kids to bed, squeeze them a little longer and remember all the Mom's and Dad's who have lost a child.