Tonight was the end of a very, very long day. We visited a different library today, the kiddos and I, and the girls grabbed a TON of books! I loved it! We have gone through our own collection a few times already. I love the library! I even grabbed a book for myself. I'm excited to finally take a few moments to let my mind be filled with something other than my to do list!
As the evening came on, and a fun visit from grandma and grandpa, the kids began to get whiny and restless. It's been extremely nice not to have a TV in our home, but I'll admit, I've turned to Netflix at least once a week for a moment or two of distracted and contained children so I could clean or get things done. Since yesterday was that day, I had to suck it up and take in the tantrums.
Then within an instant, they were all sound asleep. Literally, an instant. It was one of those bedtimes where no one got up... Not even made a sound. Alice got up around the time Spencer and I were going to bed, to go to the bathroom. I intercepted her on her way back to her bed. I held her for a really long minute. She's not typically very cuddly, but I took advantage of that quiet, tired moment to cuddle my nearly 4 yr old. We haven't cuddled like that since I nursed her... Unless she was sick.... I so needed it. She needed it. And when Spencer found us, he got his turn too. She fell asleep smiling. It was a great moment. I'm gathering that she will be the child I struggle the most to connect with, she's a daddy's girl through and through. I've been praying a lot lately to know how to create a stronger bond with her. I think this is it. One on one attention, and taking advantage of those quiet moments. She is a brilliant little girl, and I love being her mommy!
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