eDeN...O Wise One

Eden is the happiest girl…when she is BUSY! She doesn’t let an hour go by when she isn’t asking, “What we are going to do next?” She’s got too much energy for me, but I love her for it! She makes me realize I need to take time out to plan activities and to just learn to go with the flow- her flow.

This lifestyle change has been an adjustment because the boys still nap, (See, miracles do happen!) and because I haven’t been feeling good I have been taking a daily nap with them. Yes you read right, a daily nap for me has become a necessity! I felt guilty at first, but then I realized that I was a better mom after a little R&R. And, to be completely honest, cuddling with Carter is one of my favorite things to do! Have you seen those cheeks?

Eden will go to her room for a while during quiet time, but she comes out rearing to go! Her theory is:

When the boys are asleep, bring the projects on!

When I came out of the bathroom on Friday she had gotten paint out, put it into containers and had the rest of the supplies all ready and waiting for approval. Like I could say no after she so carefully laid everything out. I get it, I know that crafty feeling!

I gave the A-OK and proceeded to check off some of my chores until I heard this little voice behind me. “Mom?” I turned around to see Eden’s sad face and I asked her what the problem was. Like a punch in the stomach she said, “Aren’t you going to paint with me?”

Talk about guilt! Of course I consented and we had a blast painting all kinds of masterpieces together! As we talked and laughed, I realized I was doing the most important thing in the world. My guilt was replaced with sheer satisfaction, and surprisingly accomplishment. Thank you, oh wise beautiful daughter for reminding me where my priorities need to be! Times like these make me glad I am able to be home raising my kids, or letting them raise me!

On Saturday, Eden and Damian built a radio, a horn and an alarm on their electronic playground. The best part was some quality one on one time with dad…AND when she used the alarm to wake the boys up from their naps!