Tonight I got to hang out with my brother-in-law and two of my sisters-in-law. I made them a dinner of chicken sandwiches and french fries...with ketchup of course (except for Alyssa who did NOT want ketchup on her plate). They played with Clayton and had a blast hanging out. Here's something I bet you didn't know though: my brother-in-law is 3, and my sisters-in-law are 3 and 6! So, yes, I was babysitting tonight, but it was really a fun time! Now, if my other brother and sisters-in-law were to come over (they are around my age and just a few years younger than me), I probably would not be making them chicken sandwiches and french fries for dinner. Haha.
It is really nice that Clayton has friends his age to play with. When he saw their car pull up, he got so excited and started running around yelling, "My friends are here!" It's the sweetest thing. He loves his aunties and uncle...and they all
After they went home, I got Clayton ready for bed. As he was getting in his bed, he asked, "Snug wiff me pease mommy?" At first I was thinking that I'd just sit next to him until he fell asleep so I could go and relax on the couch and do my own thing for the rest of the night....but then (thanks to a reminder by my husband) I realized that my boy wanted to snuggle with me because he loves me and he wants to be close to me. How often during the day do I get a chance to snuggle with my crazy busy and active toddler? Ummm...if he gets his way, not very often at all. I decided to take advantage of this sweet time in his life where he wants his mommy and his daddy to snuggle with him. It won't be very long before he just wants to go to bed by himself...and then I know I'll miss it! I can allow myself to slow down a bit and enjoy these times where all he wants sometimes is to be snuggled close.
I love my boy so much and he already has grown up so much that I can't even believe it. I blinked...and there time flew! Same goes for Chloe. She is only 3 1/2 months old and I cannot believe how fast she is growing up. I'm so happy, proud, and blessed to be able to spend my days with my kids, teaching them, loving them, helping them grow, and enjoying every moment and EVERY snuggle every day.
Here's to cherishing every moment with our little ones!
xoxo Katie
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