I could hear Carson and Ella in the other room.
Little feet on the wood floors shuffled across the room. A pause.
Then I heard, “Ella, I love you soooo much,” Carson said sweetly to his sister.
I could then hear an audible hug. You know, the kind where you squeeze so hard you kinda say, “Mmmmh!”
It’s moments like that, that make me think I must be doing something right.
(It’s also moments like that, that make me forget how much I dislike the pregnant/screaming infant/sleepless nights/slave to nap stage and think that having another baby would be a great idea.)
How cute! I love those moments!
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There are also those moments before we put our daughter to bed when no matter how terrible she was that day if she gives a hug, a smile, and a kiss and just goes down without a fight that we seem to forget about all the “bad” stuff.
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I know those moments well. They are fleeting and infrequent but make it all worth it. And they have me pondering a forth, which is just insane.
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Really enjoy those moments. But do not, ever, EVER forget the days of diapers. And do not back away from the birth control. I have learned to manage the uterine cravings for more children by smooching on other babies. You can too! (Kidding. if you really want another go right ahead. Some wacko is going to think that I’m being a jerk instead of trying to be funny. You understand, right?)
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Next thing you know, you turn around and are expecting #6. It’s all worth it though. You get better at being a mom and you get more patience. (I’m not sure where it comes from, but it does.)
Then there are the things that no one tells you like how loud a 2 year old is when he sits on your lap and sings your name to you at full volume or how you don’t get to shower for days. It’s a trade off.
I just figure that with so many there’s a good chance of someone being around to wipe my a** when I’m old and plenty of others to guilt them into it.
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Those moments are the best. They make my heart smile out loud. I always tell my kids that.
Oh, and the 3rd kid thing? SO worth the sleepless/screaming/screeching nights. I’m just saying.
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That is so sweet!
Once in a while my boy gets all affectionate and wants to kiss/hug his sister but he has to put his hands around her neck! Love shouldn’t hurt buddy! LOL!
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hah! that’s how i keep getting in trouble. LOL
I was thinking the same thing the other morning
If only they could have more of those moments.
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Funny how they take memories of the bad away with such little acts. You are doing something awesomely right!
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Adorable. And yes you should have another baby. We’ll have your shower at the Pancake Pantry.
Why yes I *can* turn everything into a comment involving Pancake Pantry.
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I just wrote a similar blog post. Moments like that are wonderful. It makes up for the moments that I wish I could have done better.
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I couldn’t agree more! My son is just barely three and my daughter is nine months, I can’t STOP thinking about a third! Especially when he runs into her room in the morning and says, “GOOD MORNING LOLA! I love you!”
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Those are the times I’m so glad I have two kids. Because they totally make up for the moments when I walk in to find my daughter putting my son in a headlock.
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I love those moments.
The newborn stage? NOT SO MUCH.
It’s those moments that keep you going through the potty training, the tantrums, the pukey nights. It is all worth it.
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I love those moments!!!
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what a sweet boy you are raising…
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You are DEFINITELY doing something right. Maybe even lots of somethings.
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Aw, bless!
Such sweetness.
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awww… i love those moments. I’ve been witnessing quite a few that now… i am actually thinking of baby no. 3. Aackkk!!
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Definitely something right.
Of course, my son was being “nice” to his sister when he made her a sour cream and cinnamon sandwich the other day. So maybe “nice” isn’t such a grand goal for me after all??
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Sibling moments are my favorite!
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Oh how this incredible feeling .. My brother never told me something this sweet because I know it.
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That is so sweet! This is why I’m looking forward to adding another baby to the mix in a couple years.
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I love when siblings get along and behave like a team. So sweet.
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