We spent hours in the sun, on the water, and by the fire. It was an absolutely beautiful time.
We got home last night in time for evening baths and bedtime.
*Adds “buzz boys” to to-do list*
Everyone was tired but happy from the weekend away with our friends.
They all tucked in easily after their baths, foregoing out usual bedtime routine. No one missed it. They were so ready for bed.
However, they were less ready to get up. One of the things I do to intentionally see them all even just for a minute, one on one, is get them up in the morning. I take a minute to snuggle each kid and make sure they know they’re deeply loved and cared about. And, in the case of this morning, to document their soft sleepy faces.
Solly is usually a ball of energy in the morning. But not today. He was super cozy still. Thankfully, he didn’t drag long, and he still got up pretty easily.
Dekker usually stays in bed and I’ll go lay with him for a minute. He was particularly squishy this morning, and very tolerant of my general face-poking harassment. Look at those freckles!
Rowan never stays in bed for our good morning hug. He has told me he always wants to greet me standing up, so he can meet my hug. Which I think is very sweet. He is my BEST morning kid, by far!
Wavy was still sleeping when I went in to get the girls this morning. I hugged her later once she magically appeared at the table, but at the moment, I just snagged a sleeping picture of her face. Her little squishy mug. Ack! Can’t get enough.
Laela evvvvver so quietly got her robe and snuck out of their room. She was still half asleep herself, and was so fluffy and sweet.
I anticipate a tired day ahead. Kids are loaded with bug bites and sunburns, but they’re happy. And I’m happy too.
It was nice to have that extra day at the lake. Only three days of classes this week. Three days to turn over for another weekend at the lake! Laundry. Meal planning. Shopping. Packing. Counselling. An online meeting. A field trip. And even more. In the next three days! Ack!
Never a shortage š I am so grateful for my full life.