Busy Mind

Josiah has technically been in bed since a little after 9, but he's been up every once in a while for the last hour. He's not quite procrastinating like you may think.

Every time he gets up, he quietly hangs out by the door until I come over and kneel next to him. The first several times, he had a lot that he was thinking about...things he did today, problems that he can't figure out, conversations that he's still considering (i.e. he told Steve that he would like to go on a train trip where they can sleep on the train. He told me that sometimes he's thirsty in the middle of the night and he was wondering if I'd have a drink packed for him.) The last time, I took him to our room and he asked if I had a good bedtime song I could sing to him. "I'm having a hard time going to sleep tonight. I feel kinda sweaty with my blankets." It was hard not to smile. We sang a song, turned up air together and I told him that even though I like our talks together it was very late and if he got up again I'd have to take away his trains. He said, "Ok, but can I have a drink of chocolate milk first?"

It's been quiet not for 12 minutes so I hope his restless little mind has calmed (with the help of chocolate milk, of course).

I've had a such a great time with the kids these last three weeks. They're hysterical, stubborn, temperamental, intelligent, creative, independent, affectionate, thoughtful and brave.

I'm so proud of how well the twins are doing in gymnastics. It was pretty difficult for Josiah to go along with the directions and chaos. He seemed skeptical of everything for a few classes, but now he is confident and excited for class. I'm continually amazed at his strength and endurance. Lilly was a natural from the beginning- not just the flips and such but she seems to thrive on the interaction with "friends", the multistep directions and each challenge.

Noah is a completely different person this summer. He's amazing!!! Admittedly, there's a little bit of a temper and possessive issue going on, but I'm REALLY hoping we're through the worst of it. Each night he goes around and gives "ni-ni" hugs and kisses to the twins and us. He even does his own "chores"; putting trash into the trash can, dirty laundry into the hamper and he's become so much better at the signs for "more", "finished", "help", "eat", etc.

Basically, they're awesome but I'm exhausted. Hahaha! :)

We're looking forward to our FIRST family camping week in a few weeks!