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Sweet Dreams!

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I went a-sneaking last night to see how the kids were sleeping. Foodie’s door was ajar so, I peeked in on her first.

But, she wasn’t there. Suppressing the urge to panic, I looked in to the twins’ room and, sure enough, there was Foodie. She was snuggled up in bed with Rain Man. They were both sleeping like contented little angels.

I considered moving her back to her bed, but she looked so peaceful and Rainy was probably thrilled to have someone to cuddle all over in bed. (He’s a hugger, let me tell you…) So, I let them be.

I stood watching them for a while because it looked so precious. I had all those good, heart-warming thoughts that get barfed up in to Norman Rockwell prints about those adorable siblings. They could be a painting! Why hasn’t anyone ever painted these children? They are clearly the most beautiful and loving children on the planet!

Then, Foodie rolled over in her sleep and kicked Rain Man square in the jaw. He woke up shouting for me to remove her. That woke her up and she started bawling about interrupted sleep.

Ah. Yes. That’s why no one has painted them. I remember now.

 

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Melts My Heart

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Yesterday I took the kids to the park. There are, fortunately, many parks in town so, we always have a few to choose from that interest the squirts. This time we picked the park by their preschool class. It was built for bigger kids, but the twins climb like monkeys so, they always have a good time there.

Foodie thinks she is just as big and skilled at climbing. She is not. So, I had to follow her nervously while she tried to tackle ladders, wiggly bridges, and giant slides. I was annoyed because Cereal Killer was encouraging her to follow him up the ladders and down the big slides. But, he kept on encouraging.

“C’mon! Don’t worry. I will catch you if you fall,” he told her.

I hope you remember that when you are teenagers and adults, Killer. And I hope you appreciate what great big brothers you have, Foodie.