Well it's been a few days since I posted anything. We have been really involved in many things going on. My daughter and her family were here a few days and boy does that change things up. It is a delight to have them over. We have so much fun with them playing, chasing, tickling, teasing and watching their expressions and responses as they learn. We can never get enough of them.
The babies are our grand-babies. River will be 1 year old in 5 days and Roman is 3.
Having children that young around, our schedule is adjusted differently than what has become normal for us. It takes a different type of expectations and schedule for the littles because their needs are so many and become priority.
Yes, that does mean sacrifice. Oh wait that is the meaning of parenting isn't it? Ha! Who knew parenting would be described as sacrifice and work. The rewards are so much greater than what the sacrifices are and also last much longer. I love being a parent.
I have enjoyed watching all of our children grow and become productive adults. Some are still getting there. We still have an 18 yr old and 10 yr old at home. The 18 yr old is discovering what adulting means. Some days he enjoys it and some days he wants to just crawl back to a few years ago when life wasn't so demanding. I could probably join him too and I understand how he feels.
Growing up is one sacrifice after another. You sacrifice naptime when you get to a certain age, you sacrifice playing with friends for homework. You sacrifice friday nights at the movies to work a job so you can buy a car. You sacrifice buying that really cute pair of boots so you can pay your first light bill. You sacrifice time spent frivoulously to build a relationship sith your new spouse. You sacrifice sleep to care for your new baby.... And on and on..... That last part reminds me of the oh so popular phrase, "I don't want to adult today."
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