So, my #1 rule in the hot tub is no jumping, but I let is slide a little bit to see if I could capture the kids in mid air with my slow mommy cam! I know, I am a hypocryte.....but what can I say...I did it for pictures!
On another note....anyone that has more than one kid, knows all about how they fight! It is always something around here. But, through it all, I just hope and pray that my children remain good friends thoughout their life. As you know, I had my children VERY close together. People ask me if it was planned, and I answer yes, and no. No, I didn't plan to get pregnant with Leah when Noah was only 2 months old, and I fretted the whole time I was pregnant. She was such an easy baby, and a blessing. Rachel was a little more planned in my mind, maybe not Clay's as he was content with the 2, but, he wouldn't have it any other way now. Rachel was born just one month after Noah's 2nd birthday, and Leah was 15 months old. It was tough going for a while with 3 babies in the house...but I also miss those days so much! But, yes, I did plan it, as I always said I wanted my kids close in age so they would always have a playmate and could grow up together. Anyway, I am steering away from my point. I was an only child until I was 11 yrs old. I prayed for as long as I can remember for a baby sister, and I finally got one. I was overjoyed when she came along! Honestly, I was never jealous of her, and played with her and took care of her all the time. In high school, all my friends knew my little sister that I took with me everywhere. When I see old friends now, they always ask about her. Reflecting on my lonely years as an only child, I look at my kids together, and wonder if they will ever appreciate the fact that they always have someone there. I pray that they see their siblings, not as the person that they fought with or was always irritating them, but a friend and a blessing.
I look at these pictures of the kids hugging each other and having fun playing...they are so lucky to have each other. They will never be alone and will always have someone on their side. I see them now looking out for each other. The other night in the hot tub, Rachel was driving me crazy jumping on me, and I jokingly said I was going to drown her if she didn't quit....Leah burst into true tears, and crying, said, "No, momma, don't, she is my sister, and I love her, and don't want her to die!" Well, I felt bad for sure for even saying that, even though Rachel could have cared less, but to see the worry in Leah's eyes for her sister that is often mean to her and drives here crazy, that was priceless to me!
When I look at their tender moments with each other, I am overflowed with happiness and pride. I also love how Noah refers to them as "his girls", and is often inviting them to their room for a sleepover. Granted, at least half the time the sleepover is broken up b/c of fighting, but then, he will be sad that they aren't in his room with him.
I think about that alot too...although,I think I am opposite of you.I had my only older brother until I was nine and then didnt see him very much as a result of a divorce,I went with mom,he,with dad.They moved all over and I rarely saw him.Now,when we do see each other,it is just like it was when I was little.I pray that my children are close as well,into and throughout adulthood.My youngest two are 11 months apart and although Kendall is 5 years older than Kyla...they look and act like triplets.My husband has a very large family,and none of his siblings like each other.......I never want that for my babies.Sorry I am being long winded,I know where you are coming from on this one.Great Post!!!!!
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