Love

savannah11

I don't know if I write this enough but I love my kids. I love, love, love them. They (and DH of course) are my whole world. I love Orion even though he's difficult. I admit when we're out in public I look wistfully at the other toddlers that are content to just sit and hang out. For example, I was in Starbucks the other morning waiting for my drink and I saw a boy I recognized from Orion's swim class. He was sitting patiently in the stroller while his dad waited. I was in the store by myself and Orion was outside running around with DH on the patio. I didn't bother bringing him in because there is no way he could sit still for that long. He refuses to be confined by the stroller. And while it would make my life infinitely easier if he was calmer, I love him for who he is. I love that he has forced us out of our shell. There's no sitting around evenings and weekends anymore. We don't watch tv anymore. We're always at the park, at his tumbling, swimming, or art class, running around the backyard kicking the ball, or rolling cars down the driveway. He has really brought us together as a family. I love Calla even if she's stubborn at daycare and won't eat. I love her even though last night I was up every 3 hours feeding her to make up for her lack of food during the day. I love feeding her from my body. I love her sweet gummy smiles and giggles. I love having a little girl with a closet full of cute dresses. I'm so excited to watch her develop, to go from rolling to sitting to standing to walking to chasing her brother around. There are many, many days that I feel so overwhelmed. I am beyond tired from 3 months of incomplete sleep. DH and I often talk about what we could be doing if we were childless. But every morning when I wake up to sweet smiles and kisses and happiness to see me, I know I wouldn't trade this for the world. My sweet boy and my sweet girl.What do you love about your kids? 

KKMMex

I love both of our daughters so very much.  I love that they are sisters who are developing a wonderful close sibling bond.  I love that they run to one another's rooms every morning.  I love that Sarah says that Elizabeth is her best friend.  I love the way they hug and kiss one another and giggle together.

I love the way Sarah is super smart.  I love her extraverted personality and charm.  I love the way she craves being around other children and seeks out their company.  I love watching her play in a group.  I even love her current obsession with Disney princesses - it reminds me of my own childhood and the magical power of a child's imagination.  I love how willful and stubborn she is and I'm thankful my child was blessed with such a strong and powerful character.

I love Elizabeth for her sweetness, her serenity and her easygoing nature.  I love her beautiful smile and loving hugs and kisses.  I love to watch her chase after her big sister.  I love holding and cuddling her and I relish how tiny she is because I know it won't last forever.  I love how much happiness she's brought to our family and how just watching her can calm me down on those hard days.

I love being a mom to these beautiful little girls.  Thanks to Savannah for giving me an opportunity to think about all the positives of motherhood!

 

charlotteL

I love that they are brothers.  I am truly blessed to be able to watch these babies become boys and then men.  I love how much they love each other.  A few months ago G and I went to Austin for the day.  When we got home J&G had a 20 minute giggle fest because they missed each other.  I love that Joshua loves his brother.   I love that Gabriel loves Joshua.  He wants to do everything his brother does and wants to be with him.  I love that Joshua wants him there.  They are so much fun to just sit back and watch.

CareBear01

I love giving Z kisses anytime I can plant my lips on him.  I didn't think that I would be so attached to a baby - anticipating his every move so that I can make him as content as I can.  I love that I have been able to balance work and home, so far, and I am excited on the weekends when I get to spend all day with him.  I love the moments when we are all "playing" as a family with DH, DS, and me.  I am thankful that he is such a good baby.  I love getting him to laugh and smile, and when I can see that he recognizes me and lights up.  I am proud when others see him and tell me how cute and good he is.  I admit, I was cautious about having a boy at first, but now I wouldn't want it any other way.

CindyandScott

I love watching Reagan learn. She wants to know what everything is and how to do stuff. I love watching her mind work. She is a sweet sweet girl. She hands out hugs and kisses all the time. If you cough/sneeze she asks you if you're ok. She is so concerned about everyone and everything. It is amazing to watch her learn and discover.

It's different watching Abby go through all the firsts. I know what's coming so I think I watch them differently. I know that she is SO close to getting to a milestone and I just wait for it as before I had no clue with Reagan. She is my little feisty one but I knew that when she was in the womb. She gives me these big gummy smiles that melts my heart. I think she teases me with being close to laughing and then doesn't do it. I just know that it will be magical when she does. Instead of crying in the middle of the night she talks. I feel like she's saying "Wake up Mommy, I'm hungry" instead of yelling at my like Reagan did.

To watch them together is something that I never could have imagined. Abby lights up when Reagan is around and watches her every move. Reagan is quite the little Mommy and is always trying to take care of Abby. She tells me when she is sleeping, awake, puts her binky in, etc. She just can't wait til she can really play with her and be more hands on. I cannot wait to watch them grow together. I always wanted a sister and am so glad that they will have each other.