Sleep is still such a treasured thing. I was naive enough to believe that by the time the kids were almost 3 they'd be sleeping well. It's not bad. Not like babies, obviously, but there's still something with at least one of them every night. If not that - it's that they are still up really early all the time. They don't even nap that often anymore and that doesn't really give us any longer at night. It's really on my mind today because Liam was up repeatedly last night between 1:15 and 3:00. After that I couldn't sleep - expecting to hear from him again. I have tried over and over to accept my fate with this deprived sleep thing. I try to go to bed early and be glad to be up early since I can get so much done. Blah, Blah, Blah. I fantasize about sleeping. Isn't that ridiculous? Oh well. I was so tired last night I fell asleep at 845. I know it is probably normal for some but will it always be this way? Have I sacrificed sleep to have children? Does it have to be one or the other? And if they aren't going to sleep at night - could they keep the yelling and fighting down during the day? you'd think.... :)
So - that is the frustrating part of life at our house. And they are all 4, picky eaters. How does that happen?
The thing about all of that is that I still wouldn't change anything. they are the greatest kids. Caden is about to go into kindergarten and is really turning into a big kid. He teaches his brothers things. He is willing to try new things, even if he doesn't really want to. He's less worried about how school will be than I am. He asks so many questions - he's really curious about everything.
Dylan wants to be just like his big brother. This means he tries to be really independant but it also means I have to watch that he doesn't try something that he isn't going to be able to do. Like swimming. He'll just head for the deep end without a care in the world. Or he'll climb on a play structure meant for school kids. He's a great climber. He talks and communicates really well. He loves to play star wars with Caden.
Evan still enjoys his alone time but he's also right in there with the boys playing star wars or kung fu panda. He loves to clean up and is such a great helper that way. Sometimes he even gets mad if his brothers try to help him. It's funny. He likes things to be a certain way and will get frustrated if they aren't.
Liam is stubborn as all get out and a real comedian. He loves to make people laugh, once he's in the mood. He avoids us when we start clean up. He's clever that way. Just sneaks off while we all do it. He talks in sentences and is really easy to understand. It's nice that they can tell me what they are thinking or feeling to some degree. Or at least what they want. The stage we are at now is the "use your words instead of screaming or crying" stage. I'm pretty tired of listening to 3 two year olds scream and cry all the time.
Life is still really busy and, like everyone else, I struggle to keep up with my housework and to do enough new things with the kids. I always wish I could be a better wife, mom, friend, daughter. All that stuff. It'll really be interesting to have Caden in school every morning. Gone for 4 hours. I'm going to really miss the little guy. I have a lump in my throat just typing that. Oh boy - am I ever going to be 'one of those moms'. I'm excited for him though. He'll love it. He needs the challenges that school will help me give him.
Ok - I have lots to share but this post is long enough. More another time.
So - that is the frustrating part of life at our house. And they are all 4, picky eaters. How does that happen?
The thing about all of that is that I still wouldn't change anything. they are the greatest kids. Caden is about to go into kindergarten and is really turning into a big kid. He teaches his brothers things. He is willing to try new things, even if he doesn't really want to. He's less worried about how school will be than I am. He asks so many questions - he's really curious about everything.
Dylan wants to be just like his big brother. This means he tries to be really independant but it also means I have to watch that he doesn't try something that he isn't going to be able to do. Like swimming. He'll just head for the deep end without a care in the world. Or he'll climb on a play structure meant for school kids. He's a great climber. He talks and communicates really well. He loves to play star wars with Caden.
Evan still enjoys his alone time but he's also right in there with the boys playing star wars or kung fu panda. He loves to clean up and is such a great helper that way. Sometimes he even gets mad if his brothers try to help him. It's funny. He likes things to be a certain way and will get frustrated if they aren't.
Liam is stubborn as all get out and a real comedian. He loves to make people laugh, once he's in the mood. He avoids us when we start clean up. He's clever that way. Just sneaks off while we all do it. He talks in sentences and is really easy to understand. It's nice that they can tell me what they are thinking or feeling to some degree. Or at least what they want. The stage we are at now is the "use your words instead of screaming or crying" stage. I'm pretty tired of listening to 3 two year olds scream and cry all the time.
Life is still really busy and, like everyone else, I struggle to keep up with my housework and to do enough new things with the kids. I always wish I could be a better wife, mom, friend, daughter. All that stuff. It'll really be interesting to have Caden in school every morning. Gone for 4 hours. I'm going to really miss the little guy. I have a lump in my throat just typing that. Oh boy - am I ever going to be 'one of those moms'. I'm excited for him though. He'll love it. He needs the challenges that school will help me give him.
Ok - I have lots to share but this post is long enough. More another time.
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