I know I brag on here a lot about my wonderful kids, but I just have to do it a little bit more!! One cutesy story for each and I’ll be done.
Dekker first. We were watching some tv this morning, and an ad came on that Dekker hates. Its an ad for a shoe website, and in the commercial, a man is in a dark place, talking to a camera, telling men not to let their women find out about this website because they’ll be overrun with shoes. Whatever. Its pretty lame, but its spooky for Dekker, I think, with the dark and the man with the crazy eyes, and the staticky picture. He doesn’t like it. He used to scream when it came on. Since then I’ve made it into a big joke while it plays. Not that his fear is a joke, but I make sure he knows its about shoes and its sooo funny. So lately, he’s opted to come sit with me and simply look away until its over. This morning, when it came on, he came and climbed up onto the recliner with me and lay his head on my chest. Instead of sitting beside me, he was turned into my completely. We were a mess of sweat pants and soft skin. His soft hair tickled my chest, and I kissed his forehead until the ad was over. He wasn’t quick to move once it was, and we just sat completely cuddled into each other. Very quietly, in his perfect little Dekker-voice, he said “Dekker and mommy are soup snakes.” Now, no one who hasn’t seen The Office (American version) would understand this, but it was a slip of the tongue once when a man was trying to say “soul mates.” I just melted. I am more than happy to be soup snakes with Dekker for the rest of our lives. It was sooo comfy and soft and cuddly, and as most parents know, those moments become fewer and farther between as the years go by.
We had pancakes for supper, which both kids were thrilled about. Laela is getting really good at eating solid food as it is, but she certainly had no complaints with yummy (and easy to eat) pancakes. If I took too long to give her a bite, she’s screech “mumumumum!” She was full of smiles and, honestly, seemed totally amped on all the sugar that came with supper. After supper, we cleared the table and she sat in her high chair for a minute or two before she kind of lost it and just burst out crying. I was a whole two steps away from her, but I made a beeline for her and scooped her up. As soon as I had her, she lay her head on my shoulder and just stayed put. Brady talked to her a little bit, and she gave some pretty little smiles, but was just at such peace cuddling with me.
I found a great comfort in my kids today. I know some parents require that from their kids in a way that I find almost unhealthy. I know I’m here to raise my kids and to support them and comfort them, but inadvertently, I found such solace in them today. In between what sounds like Laela’s first words “Oooooh baby” (not even kidding!) and Dekker being an absolute riot at bedtime, giggling and cuddling and being totally pleasant, I am feeling rich in love.
Now that the littles are tucked in and quiet, I can now enjoy some time with the love of my life that is my husband. I am sooo wonderfully overcome by my family today. I love this bunch, and can’t believe that we’re growing!!