Lily and I decided that we would dedicate Saturday to spending time with the children before taking our 8-day trip to Bora Bora. There were moments of accomplishing that vision, but by and large, Lily and I were both so exhausted (and using the little energy we had to get ready for our trip), that it turned mostly into a “kids run free” day. Lily and I both share the hope that we will return very refreshed from our trip so we can fulfill this vision of investing in our children and spending the time with them that our hearts desire.
For Lydia, a “kids run free” day basically meant “bake day” for her. She has been such a little baker lately. I don’t remember exactly all the things that she made Saturday (she made 3 or 4 things I think), but in recent history she has made waffles, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, muffins, and pudding. Lily did most of the muffins, but aside from that, Lydia made most everything else largely on her own. She LOVES baking and she asks to do it a lot. Lily and I always get slightly hesitant because of the mess we fear will be created (and often is), but Lydia, to her credit, often does a lot of clean-up, and even if it’s not perfect, the effort is enough for us to feel good about her continued baking.
I also just want to mention how in-love Lily and I have been with our kids lately. Lydia has been particularly delightful lately. She’ll help with the kids, do her dishes, help us when we ask and just generally be delightful. Mary too is this way, and will help take care of Clarissa, clean her room and just be a little angel. We couldn’t be more pleased with how our two oldest are turning out! Sometimes my heart just melts with Mary’s shy cuteness and the adorable innocent things she says and the love in her heart. Both of these girls light my life, and I’m already excited to see them again (I’m writing this from Bora Bora). The babies of course, are, in my view, the cutest bundles of joy in existence. Their smiles, hugs, laughs and even mischief fill me with mirth. I hope in 4 years to also be writing about what good “older kid” behavior they are demonstrating 🙂
Here is a picture of the pudding Lydia made on Saturday. I loved it!
