As parents, my husband and I are really good at giving each other time away to do what we care about. So if that means he has a night out or I have a few hours to grab lunch with a friend, we honor that need.
Today I just needed a nap. So I came to bed and laid down just to be surprised 2 minutes later with the thundering sounds of a toddler running down the hallway yelling “build!” He busted in with magnet tiles in both hands, climbed up on the bed and put them right in my face demanding “Mama, build!” My husband followed after to retrieve him, but again just moments later, he returned with more magnets trying to convince me to get up and build with him. He was just running in giggling and pleading, climbing up and whispering “Mama sleepin” and then down, tapping my face and continuing to shout “build!” In reality I could have closed the door, I could have insisted my husband keep him in the living room, could have gotten a little more restful rest, but he will only want me to build with him for so long. He especially will not be impressed with my box “houses” for much longer. And I love the memory I have now of him sitting with me in bed building our little houses.
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Jenny Koutsogiannis
3/17/2019 11:19:28 pm
So sweet! Hopefully you went to bed a little earlier tonight to make up for the lost nap. I am sure you have heard the saying, "The days are long, but the years are short." They really are. I can't believe my three are 15, 14, and 11 - and I still feel like 28! Enjoy the sweet voice, the sweet sound of their feet, and the love they show you. All those will still be there in 15 years, but the voice will be deeper, the feet will be heavier and smellier, but the love will be sweeter!
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Lisa Goldman
3/18/2019 07:34:27 am
Such a sweet moment even for an exhausted Mama! Enjoy building together!
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