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Libby, Molly, Russ and Ally
There is something about this age that is so lovable, hysterical, amazing and magical. But at the same time, down right, pull my hair out, hide under a rock, don't wake me 'til they are 4 frustrating.
We have moments (daily) that are wonderful. I find myself smiling ear to ear and thinking.. "life just doesn't get any better than this." Five minutes later all four kids are in melt down mode and feel like I need to wear a whistle around my neck to keep the peace.. or my sanity.
Yet, each night, when the house is quiet, I wander into the kids room, sit by each of their beds and remember all the amazing things he or she did that day. In those moments the frustrating stuff floats away, my heart swells and I can't wait to start another day.
Life truly doesn't get better than that.
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Clark was coughing and then crying out for us in bed the other night keeping me awake. I had to go in and lay on the floor next to his crib to get him to sleep. As I laid there, annoyed that he was keeping me up, he reached his little hand out of the crib and searched for my hand.
As I gave it to him I realized that I would have very few opportunites like this with my little boys before they were too grown up for it.
We are going to miss these days, your kids are growing so fast, and give me a glimpse what mine will look like in a few months. Enjoy the times while you can, eh? In a few years we will sit around and remember these "cute" days.
Brad
I'm overwhelmed by the thought that it gets better with everyday! Because I too, think how could it be better than today! Love my babies and love you and yours too!
Kami
It sure doesnt!!!
I couldn't agree any more! Reese is 3 tomorrow and she is just a amazing. the age is hard... they are so smart, whitty... she amazes me so much... and then, BAM- she is CRAZY, whiney, and I also want to crawl under that same rock (is there enough room for me under yours!?)
But, like you said, at the end of the day, I couldn't be any happier for the crazy life with my two kids.
(Don't get me started on Chase!)
It is a fun age. You will really enjoy this Christmas. Last year we had our niece over, she was a few months shy of 4, and it was magical. Everything was so real to her and she was just brimming over with excitement. Loads of fun!
Well said my Gen!!! I just love your sweet spirit and good golly, I just love you!!!!!!!!
Great post and so true all the things you said.
Have a nice weekend.
So true and so beautiful, Gen! I am loving these days lately that Jacob and Sarah are so independent and playful and funny and they are learning how they can entertain their baby brother. Adam just LOVES to watch them and thinks there is nothing funnier than their antics.
I honestly can NOT go to bed at night without going in one last time, pat and kiss their butts or heads and tell them I love them before I go to sleep. I often well up, thinking about how much I love them and those frustrating moments are forgotten. (there are plenty here, too!)
Taking the day at home with them today letting them rest and hopefully all feel 100% better next week after all 3 have fought illnesses the past few weeks.
I thought about you a lot last night when I was caring for my 7 month old grandtwins. It took my husband and I, fulltime every minute playing with them, feeding them, entertaining them, you know how it goes.....and I thought....How did Gen do it with 4???!!!
All I can come up with is, you are INCREDIBLE!
So true. My son will be turning 4 soon and even after those diffuclt moments are day. I realize how truly blessed I am. Sometimes it is harder than others but wouldn't have it any other way.
You truly have four of the most beautiful children and I love reading your blog of how you and your husband parent with such grace, patience and humor. I can tell you that the fun and the humor will continue to grow. I miss the "Baby years" and yet I don't at the same time. The challenges will grow and change, and the fun grows and changes too!
I LOVE them, Gen. Love you so much it hurts.
my daughter is almost the same age as your 4 and it is quite the ups and downs with one. I can't even imagine times 4!!
I just saw Santa had arrived at our local mall and thought of you. Can't wait to see your pic this year!!
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