Well worth the energy

The days can go by so quickly, and if you aren't careful, it will be the end of the year before you know it. I have experienced a lot this past year, and I know that it is not over yet, but with the holidays coming up quickly, I don't know if I will get a chance to think, let alone breathe! I have been taking care of two little ones for the past few weeks and have loved every minute of it. Now, there are those moments where you just want to curl up in the bathroom with the door shut and pretend that the noise and mess don't exist, but that would just take the fun out of a day with kids. They aren't at the age where they can get into too much trouble, but they definitely know how to push your buttons. 

I love observing the little girl. At first, she was very shy and cautious of me, but now, she will play with me and bring me books to read. She copies just about everything that I do. She has an elmo that she treats as her baby and whatever I do with her little brother, she does with elmo. It's so cute. She also has this little bag that she tries to stuff everything from her toy cell phone to her baby's bottle to her sunglasses and books in. Earlier today, I was burping her little brother, and she came over and ever so gently tried burping him as well. The love that she has for her brother is so adorable. She's going to be a great big sister. 

The little guy is just starting to roll over and lay on his side. The first few days I had them, I was clicking my tongue and smacking my lips and now whenever he sees me he starts doing it. 

Little kids are just so impressionable at this age. They are like little sponges soaking up as much as they can. I love being a part of this age. The work can be tiresome and you tend to lie in bed that night thinking, will I ever recover? But, the rewards are tremendous and well worth it!