as a toddler i would often sleep at the top of our stairs (along with every stuffed animal and doll i owned) just so i could still be a part of the noise and activity of the house. i didn't want to miss a thing. when i was a young girl i liked to climb trees, go to ballet, play teacher and dolls and pester my brother. i liked to make mud pies, go swimming, play dress up, write songs, and sing. i liked to ride bikes and go for "discovery" walks along the creek near our house. most of all i liked to be with people. i remember constantly asking my mom if a friend could come over or if i could go down the street to see if my friends were home. i didn't like to be alone. i always wanted to be a mom.
some days i have to remind myself that i am getting to do exactly what i wanted.
my everyday can be mundane, crazy, exhausting, unending (
read-LONG), but my everyday is filled with children, (4 to be exact), laughter, hugs, fights, yelling, food, crumbs, sticky hands, kisses, tantrums, songs, shoes, seat belts. it is exactly what i always wanted. i am never alone.
your every-days... (i don't want to forget)
kyle- you insist on keeping
EVERY piece of paper you bring home from school. you even check the trash can to make sure i don't throw stuff away. (i do)
wade- you are
obsessed with wearing your camo shorts (i bought for a dollar at a consignment sale already faded and used). you will wear them EVERY chance you can.
paige- you have been
carrying your baby around with you everywhere the past couple weeks, you hold her
so gently and always remember to bring her bottle.
nora- you have finally become frustrated with the fact that you can't move. but
you aren't a fighter (
yet), you end up on your tummy, "swim", give up and lay your head down and suck your two fingers.
