My last few days have been filled with a lot of stress and anxiety. But they have also been filled with much joy and laughter. I’ve been watching our three kids, ages 6, 4 and 3 this week while Kim has been in the hospital. Here are a few of my favorite experiences:
- Bathtub party at 10:30 pm
- Late night, Jack in the Box, Oreo shake run
- Watching the Smurfs together
- Taking Luca to school and soccer practice
- Running down the hospital halls together
- A dinner of cereal, string cheese, and “Pirates Booty”
- Listening to Anna pray that mom will “get better right now”
- Watching the kids laugh at my cooking
- Pillow fights and blanket fort building
- Piggyback rides
We’re really glad Kim came home this afternoon. But I’ve had a blast spending so much time with three fun and wild kids. They are so optimistic and see the world as something to enjoy. There’s no sarcasm or pessimism. They wake up each morning happy to be alive and tackle the day. Their small bodies can barely contain all that joy bottled up inside.
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