As frustrated as I get sometimes with not having this time for other pursuits, it's probably one of the best times of my day. Joseph and I take turns switching between kids.
The time with Aiden is spent watching a little TV and talking about things. This is usually when we have great talks about school or life. My little boy is growing up so fast, and I want him to know that I'm always here to talk about anything. While he falls asleep, I enjoy the quiet time and use it to write or work a little Scentsy.
The time with Rylee is pretty much cuddle time. Sometimes she fights, and I have to hold her a little tighter. She just has so much to see and do that sleep is not on her agenda. Sometimes I give in to the fight, and we play a bit. She talks, I tickle, we bond. The best part is just holding her and pretending for just a little while that she's still a baby.
I love my kids more than life itself, and I am grateful that they still want and need me. These quiet times with them are precious and fleeting. Someday I will look back and miss it, so I'm going to to so my best to enjoy it while it lasts.
~Heather
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