What I Want Most

Today I was thinking of what I want most for my kids.....since this blog is really intended for them to read (one day, when they can read that is), I thought that I would just list it out for them.

• I want my kids to grow up strong in Christian faith as believers.
• I want them to WANT to hang out with our family (not just out of obligation).  I've seen other families whose children actually want to hang out with the parents (Johnsons, Everetts, Oldhams, Woodrums, just to name a few!).  I hope my kids want to spend time with us, as they grow up, but especially as adults as well.  It seems like this doesn't happen very often, but I do want it to happen for our family. 
• I want my kids to find a strong group of core friends who will be good influences on them and will be there for them over the years no matter what.  I have a close group of girls I've been friends with for years and I think that they really helped shape me into who I am today.  I try my best to only surround myself with people who I would value as friends and to not waste time with anyone else.
• I want my kids to be good people who do the right thing.  Every day, I pray for us to have God's guidance in raising them so we can "raise them right," whatever that means. :)

I didn't mean for this post to be boring or sentimental or sappy...although I think I'm in serious danger of that happening!  I just thought I'd write down what I want most for Ella and Eli so one day they could see it.  Love you guys!