Ok, so here I am after almost 3 months with no post! I did not realize how hard it is to find time to keep something like this going. It comes into my mind at times in the day, and then when I would have time to do it I don't remember! Oh well, at least I think about it.
We have been really busy this fall with all of Leslie's play stuff and Girl Scout activities. Leslie did wonderfully in her play, the whole family enjoyed watching the show. The Girl Scouts were involved in some neat projects including the Visalia Christmas parade and making and bring a meal and gifts to a local woman's shelter. I was so proud of the girls for giving of their time and hard earned money for those who needed some Christmas cheer!
Luke is going through some 3/4 year old stuff these last few weeks so it has been hard. I feel like maybe some one on one time might be a good thing. Also doing some more hands on activities, instead of TV, would help fill up the love tank that might be running on empty after such a long and busy fall.
Liam is starting to really talk more and more. It is always fun at this age to hear the new words that come out almost every day. Liam and Luke are really playing more, but with that has come more fighting over toys and some hitting. One of my least favorite jobs of parenting is the refereeing of that kind of stuff!
My latest realization of parenting came today when Liam came up to me sad and gave me a big hug and just melted into my arms, and it was that I am such a base of security for them, and they can feel so perfectly safe in my arms. I know this may seem really basic but it just washed over me, that they trust me to be that base of comfort. I hope to always remain that safe haven for my children. May the Lord guide me to not break that trust in our relationship!