The other day I was laying in bed waiting to drift off into zzzzzzz land and I couldn't help but think about each one of the kiddos. I have this huge desire for them to be happy. Okay, sure everyone wants to be happy but I couldn't help but replay their belly laughs in my mind and I realized I will stop at nothing to make these three kids HAPPY. Some people say that all parents want their kids to be healthy, happy, successful, etc but I'm here to say that is not true. I often think that lines get crossed and the parent makes the mistake of putting themselves before their children. Don't think it's true? Then why do parents not raise their own children, why do other people step up to the plate and raise them, why are kids not defended, supported? You see, to really put someone ahead of yourself is to commit your life, not just until they are grown and moved out, but your life to your children. Yes things will change and you won't be doing their laundry at 25 (at least I won't be) but you never stop wanting the very best for them and never stop loving them. I'm not saying I'm the world's greatest parent because I'm not. I pretty much do something I probably shouldn't every single day but one thing will never change, I want happy kids that are not damaged.
Ricky and I are so very sad and so very happy, thankful, blessed, you name it that the kids are nearly 3. They help dress themselves (Madi dresses herself and Gracie... all. day. long.) Gracie and Madi put their shoes on, they pick up their toys, feed themselves, help bathe themselves... they are pretty self sufficient. They understand things like what is going on in a movie, what we are saying, etc. Their vocabulary is expanding everyday, and they are just older. Their looks and everything. I still feel like it's only been a year since they were born. The past almost 3 years have gone in the blink of an eye and I just want things to slow down. I'm still thinking it's February and here we are and it's nearly May! I mean where does the time go? I think we are so blessed that Ricky is able to see them so much and I'm able to stay at home with them. I couldn't imagine how things would be if I was away all day and Ricky worked during the day.
We've got a very busy week with an appointment everyday. Madi stayed home from school today because she wasn't feeling very well. I took her to the doctor and she is now taking her inhalers and on medication to help. My back is much better and the pain is very tolerable.
I found out the place we will be staying in San Antonio. It's a 5 star resort and looks absolutely amazing! I think it said there are 5 pools and they have activities for kids every day, trails to walk along, smores every night around a camp fire, and get this... they have a baby sitting area for the kids so the parents can go to one of the many bars, restaurants, etc. WHOO HOO!!!
Oh, this is day FIVE of no soda!!
KP
