Oliver and Company

I often catch myself saying how much I look forward to the next stage of childhood for my children because certainly it must be less frustrating than the one we are currently experiencing. I mean what parent after 14 months doesn't want a full night of sleep on a consistent basis? I for one do! But recently I have been thinking how when I wish them to be older I also wish away the innocence and sweetness that comes with being young. Recently,Carson came home from school and wanted to spell 3 and 4 letter words for us at dinner wanting to know which ones were bad to say (they were ALL bad words). A big reminder that my little ones won't be little for much longer. And soon enough Carson won't use half a bottle of gel on his hair to make himself handsome and hold my hand while we go on a date together. Spencer won't beg to help make cookies or read books together. And as much trouble as Jamison gets in, he is too cute for words. Each day brings more teeth (12 to date), new tricks (defying the world of child-proofing") and more smiles.  Here's to living in the moment and loving what this stage of life offers, even if it comes with very little sleep. . .