Do They Know?

Do they know that I watch them while they are playing, she is reading, or he is exploring his world with a feeling that no words describe?

That my heart is overwhelmed by the wondrous miracle of their lives?
That there are times when my heart could just explode with the love I have for them?

Do they know that I cannot imagine life without them?
That I long for them when we are apart - even as they sleep?
That I am in awe of the gift God has given me through them?

Do they know that I watch them sleep and rejoice in the peace that I feel in that moment?
That I pray for their lives to be fully in the will of God - always?
That I hope they always know how much their mama loves, loves, loves them?

Do they know that I hope and pray they will cherish each other?
That their laughs and giggles are truly medicine to my soul?
That every moment they spend together is building a bond unlike any other?

Do they know that no matter what, I cannot escape their magnetism?

That my heart aches at the thought of their hearts breaking?
That I yearn to give them all life's good things but know I can't and that I shouldn't?

Do they know that every fiber of my being was meant to be their mother?
That I understand parenting isn't always easy but it is a blessing?
That without them I cannot fathom what life would look like? And I don't want to?

Do they know they are the lights of my life and my love for them helps define who I am?

Do they know?