Nap Time

Today was a great day to take a nap.  It started with Champ's wet nose rousing me at 6:30 for a potty break.  I tried my best to ease out of bed as to not wake my 2 year old, only to stumble into my 3 year old in the hallway (I have a feeling Champ gave her a nose kiss too!)  I did my best to hurry the dog outside and escort my daughter back to bed with me to catch a few more minutes of sleep. 

Once this starts, I don't really sleep anymore.  Typically, I lay there worrying if one of the kids is going to wake the other.  About the time my daughter fell asleep, the youngest woke up.  He started by sliding his way out of bed, then stood there, climbed back in, cuddled, slid back out of bed and hurried directly into the other room calling for his sister.  He succeeded in finding her, only she was in my room, no longer sound asleep, and now Big Brother was awake, too.  I guess it's time to greet the day.

Big Brother had a birthday party to attend at 10:30, and we still needed to get the gift and drop off Big Sister and Little Brother at the babysitter's.  So needless to say, I hit the floor planning.  I fed the kids a good breakfast, got them and myself showered and ready to go by 9:00.  Most people would think an hour and a half to get a gift and arrive at a birthday party on time is plenty of time, and it is...in their world.  By the time I loaded everyone into the van I noticed a foul odor from Little Brother's diaper.  Well, here we go.  I have to admit that he has a great personality, he goes with the flow, and handles most things that we throw at him.  So, the diaper wasn't a big bump, just a small delay, and watching him hustle like a line backer back to the van takes away any irritation I might have had. 

The rest of the morning was great.  The birthday party wore out Big Brother and playing at the sitter's took care of the other two.  It rained on us on the way home, and that gave me a great reason to take a nap.  I usually exercise during this time, but if its raining you can bet I will be napping.  Little Brother woke me about an hour into nap, and climbed into bed with me.  He fell asleep again, and I just laid there.  His head was on my shoulder, his breath was sweet, and I laid there and watched him.  I really love being a mom.

Nap Time

I'm quieted by your presence.
Am tranquil in your repose.
I'm effected by your essence
and happy with your nose.

I hold you while you chase your dreams.
Cherish each stolen kiss.
I have more love for you my sweet
than I thought could ever exist.