Duh! But now that I am going through the raising kids a second time...I realize just how much energy and effort it takes...a major part of it is just being there. The kids need you to be there. That is one thing I miss about my older kids is being there for them. I love my life now and wish somehow I could make them closer physically to me than they are. I did get a nice hug and thanks from Ben yesterday after watching him play baseball, always fun for me.
Jakie and Katie and Sammie though are a whole different breed. They are full of their childish energy that makes you sleep well at night once the chasing and caring for is complete. Routine is paramount for them too, they eat, sleep, dress and bathe on a regular schedule. Keeping them as close to that schedule as possible makes the days run smoothly. It takes careful planning and execution to arrange activities around their schedules. Failing to heed to the schedule means a loud crying ride home from the store or some other "errand" outing...they are fun very fun...especially when Jakie says, "Dada, I love you." or "Watch a mooovie" or "watch a show"...
Another thing that has worked well for Diane and I is to tag team all efforts when we can...getting kids ready or organized can be done efficiently when both of us are working to get it done...tag teaming bath time, dinner fixing, and dressing or diaper changing...it works well when you work together...I figure that my needs will come some time after they are at a more self-reliant age...then I can think about a hobby or project again...but then again that is when they will be getting active, so there you have it! My life...work, chasing kids and my wife...lol...and preparing for their athletic careers! Jakie is already throwing and swinging as a lefty and his swing is naturally sweet!
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