We have been cooped up at home for the last few days, keeping our illnesses to ourselves. Thankfully the sun came out and we were able to ride our bikes - Claire finally got to ride her bike that Santa brought her - and took the dogs on walks. It felt lovely to be outside since we haven't been able to go anywhere for fear of getting others sick. I told Anton last night that you would think I would be going crazy staying home inside all day with these kiddos. But, it has been the complete opposite. It has been the sweetest few days. I keep hearing people with older children say "I miss having young kids around"...and I know one day I will miss being home with my girls. I have let house work get piled up, and instead we have snuggled on the couch watching movies, building forts, playing with every toy in the house, dancing, and even made a batch of sugar cookies. I got a little misty eyed last night while telling Anton every detail of the last few days. I thanked him so much for working so hard so I could be home with the girls. I thought of so many of the funny things Claire said or did, being there to praise Lilly on a picture she drew, or being there to kiss an owie. I wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, there are days where I just want to rip my hair out if I hear another fight between the girls, or where I would give my right arm for 2 seconds to myself...but, at the end of the day, I am so grateful for being home with them. I love them. I adore them. I am so blessed to be their Mom.
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You're such a good mom Lizzy! Yay for sunshine! Hope everyone is feeling much better. This year has been a doozy with all the sickness going around.
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