We are still lucky enough to have Daddy around for a few more days. The "third day blues" hit today in full force and I spent a lot of time rocking my babe in the rocking chair and mentally adjusting to life with FIVE. It felt good to move around the house throughout the day and spend time with the littles.
While I was in the kitchen this afternoon I caught Finley out of the corner of my eye. He was playing with his shadow, stepping forward and back and smiling as his shadow grew and shrunk. I was so glad I got to witness that little moment of discovery! Each time I bring home a new baby it always amazes me how much my toddler grows! The first time I changed his bum he seemed like a giant compared to his new little brother. I picked him up today, unprepared for how much he weighed! A few days ago he was light and easy, and now I almost have to grunt as I lift him for a snuggle. His hands are suddenly big and chubby. He navigates the stairs independently without a wall or railing. It's crazy how fast these little people grow!
Tonight we took the littles to our Ward Corn Bust. They were looking forward to it all afternoon! Joseph had a nap with the promise of going to the corn bust tonight and staying up late. Between tending to a crying baby and dishing everyone's plates I hardly had a second to sit down and eat, but I loved seeing the joy on my Children's faces as they met up with friends and enjoyed good food.
When we got home I sat down to feed the baby while Daddy wrestled everyone into jammies. I listened to Joe while he got dressed and ended up laughing so hard at his conversation with his Daddy. "You tricked me, Daddy," He said. "What do you mean Joe?" He continued his story, "You said we were going to a corn bus, but there was no bus!!" It was a great way to end the evening!
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