I sat back this weekend and watched my children as they played for hours and hours. I watched in amazement as they used their vast imaginations to accomplish amazing tasks. I listened as they spoke, pretending to be anything their little hearts desired. My heart swelled as I watched the way they each interacted with one another. Of course, it's not always loving and wonderful around here. Sometimes they get into the knock-down-drag-out fights. They are siblings, it's expected, right? However, the majority of the time, it's pleasant and enjoyable watching them. The girls were mommies, princesses, teachers, and cooks. The boys were cowboys, policemen, firemen and racecar drivers. Much of their conversations consisted of "Pretend you were here...and I...." It's amazing to see the different concepts that they grasp, each and every day.
(Monday) This afternoon, the kids explored the world around them. Austin & Emilee made a contraption that consisted of a cozy coupe car, a childrens picnic table, a ride on jeep, a plastic slide and anything else they could drag out of the shed. The purpose behind this jalopee, I don't know. What I do know is that they had a fantastic time playing inside of and on top of it. When I asked Austin what he was playing on, he told me it was an "Army Thing."
Katelyn decided she needed some time of her own, possibly to reflect? She threw on her pink jacket and her pink too-big-for-her cow-girl boots. She trotted outside, off the deck and proceeded directly to her brothers tree-fort. Now, I'm all for equal rights for my children but there's just something about seeing your little five-year-old daughter that high up in a tree! What WAS she thinking?
Jacob was out rummaging through his fathers treasures looking for the perfect piece of wood to add some special touches to his tree-fort. I'm not sure exactly what he was invisioning in his mind though. Maybe you can tell...
"Sis, do you think you can help me?"
He found a way to successfully lug that huge piece of wood up to his tree fort. It's amazing what we can accomplish when we put our minds to it, isn't it?
Jonathon is learning more and more each day. He's learning how to manuaver his body in ways that enable him to squeeze through the make-shift baracades his parents set up. He's realizing that when he puts his fist in his mouth and bites down, he feels an unpleasant sensation. This, however, does not stop him from attempting to bite down on someone elses fist. He's finally able to enjoy a few more "big-kid" meals since he has three teeth. He hasn't quite mastered the "one foot in front of the other" in additon to "look Mom, no hands". He is still walking around and along furniture while continuing to use "all fours" as his primary mode of transportation these days. That is, unless he can con one of his fellow siblings or parents to pick him up!!
Each and every one of our children are learning, exploring, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. I only pray that no matter what, each one of them knows and remembers how much they are loved and cherished. Each and every day we make it a point to give each of them as many hugs, kisses, and snuggles as they will allow. The sweetest things that escape their lips each and every day are "Goodnight Momma, I love you" or "Daddy, I love you."
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