After school we all picked him up...where he proceeded to tell us about his day. When we got home we worked on homework. I made him his favorite, a paper airplane and we had a competition.
When it was time for bed usually Christian puts Bryce to bed and I handle Emmy. But we switched last night. As I laid next to Bryce we laughed as I almost fell off the bed. Then we read an e-book and hugged him goodnight. He struggles sleeping so lately I have downloaded books for him on my Mp3 player and got speakers for him to fall asleep to "The Hardy Boys."
I told him how much I loved him and replied with a smile on his face, "I love you too."
I don't think any words could be grander to a parent.
I almost spilled a few tears as I walked to Emmy's room where Christian was taking his time getting her to bed. Once she was actually laying down she begged Christian for a song. She told him the song she preferred and then the song began. I really wish I had a video camera just then, I probably should have ran and gotten it, but I didn't want to miss a moment.
Watching Christian sing the "Duck song" that Emmy requested was one of those moments I will carry my whole life. They both flapped their arms and sang together. Emmy even instructed him that he wasn't flapping just right...Christian obliged.
I laughed the whole time. I love the times our family connects and enjoys each other. It's as though we have a peek into the wonderful peaceful nature of Heaven.
As we left Christian went to say goodnight to Bryce...but he was completely out.
These are the memories I know I will remember when my kids are grown and out of the house. I know these times as they are little are and will always be precious.
I'm not sure if I'm just nostalgic because I realize how fast I grew up as I feel it was just yesterday I went to my first day of kindergarten or if watching my youngest sister get ready to go off to college in a few weeks, but I certainly am eating up the moments when they are little. There were moments it was really slow, but kindergarten to my senior year was collective lightning fast.
Emmy got out of bed and told us she was scared. I cuddled her up and snuggled her close. Remembering how scared I got when I was little came back to my mind. I buried my face into her little golden curls. I assured her that I would always keep her safe. Then she said, "The Grinch is going to take me away."
Though I knew she wasn't in any danger, my heart cried out in pain and my mind reeled thinking if she ever was taken. I shutter to even say it. I put the thought from my mind and curled up with my sweet daughter. I wish there was a way that would never happen to anyone.
As I thought about the day as I laid in bed I whispered to Christian how wonderful it was. I have loved Christian so long I feel it has been my whole life...but as we experience all these things together...I am always amazed (which I shouldn't be by now) that my love for him can increase.I love that he has invested his time and love into our relationship, but also in our children...the tangible expressions of our love. He is the sweetest dad to our children.
