A Perfect Day in the Midst of Madness

In the midst of being buried in cupcake worries, nightmares of wedding day disasters, dress fittings, and picking up tables for the reception; we experienced a practically perfect day.

I got to spend precious moments with my sweet, sweet husband today; and that's been a rare thing for us lately.

I got to spend time with Maddie and that's a really rare thing. She talks! She walks! Of course, we only understand about 1 word in 50; but we love it just the same. What would I give to know what she is saying when she is saying, saying, saying? I would give a kingdom. Unfortunately, I have no idea where you buy a kingdom. I doubt they sell them at Target. I KNOW they don't at Walmart.

I absolutely love watching Nephi with her. How amazing to see my son in the role of father. He's patient and fun and adoring. But who could not adore her? She loves to play ball and actually smiled at Niel. She loved the book that has a steering wheel and makes driving and honking noises. I got to take her alone for a walk in her stroller and then we went again with Nephi. Nephi and I talked as we walked and Maddie feel fast asleep. Perfectly rare moment! Once we got home, Maddie woke up and then she was fussy until she got her second wind. But with that second wind came even more cuteness. She's so, so, so cute!

But best of all, I got to escort my daughter, Laurie, to the temple today to attend, as the temple matron put it, the celestial university. The reception train that has been picking up speed, racing by faster and faster, ground to a halt; and for four hours we felt the quiet, still of the temple. Pure joy to watch my sweet daughter take it all in. Pure joy to see my children gather in the temple to support her. Pure joy to see her sweet fiance care for her so well. Pure joy...simply that....pure joy.

The only thing that would have made it perfect would be a visit from Sweet Pete. Ah, tomorrow, we will gather for a Sunday dinner; and, yes, Sweet Pete will get to visit with cousin Maddie. How cool is that?

Thank Heaven above for perfect days in the midst of madness.