We had the most fantastic two weeks. I enjoyed my family immensly. The girls were fun and for the most part well behaved. They really took to each other's company, something they aren't given for hours on end during the school day. It was fun watching them discover new games to play with one another. Lila and Adeline's communication between each other increased dramatically. It saddens me when I think of the few times they are given to just play together when school is in session. Everything must adhere to our strict schedule which, for the most part, doesn't allow for unstructured down time. How does this happen to children who are just three and six?
So here we are, trying to dig ourselves out of our vacation schedule where we all slept in, watched, "Curious George," in bed each morning, and paid little if any attention to a clock. School will be a rude awakening tomorrow. I keep telling myself that school is essential to all three girls and their development. This is followed by my convincing myself that they enjoy school and would miss it if it wasn't a part of their lives. I have a tough time believing either statement when looking back over the past two weeks. We were all so happy, loving, and silly. Don't get me wrong, there was still plenty of, "Are you going to play nice?, Can you say that nicely?, or Please don't be cranky", but the overriding emotion was joy.
I guess I am going to go with our philosophy of Christmas. We tell Savannah that Christmas wouldn't be special if it was everyday. In turn, we would most likely tire of one another and hit a "family wall" if our vacation at home was endless. For now, I am thankful that we had two full weeks of all seven of us under one roof - yep, that includes Grammy and Papa who help to keep things fun while showering the girls with undivided attention.
I will sign off with the warning that some or all of us may be walking around dazed, sad, and/or confused tomorrow and may sport a similar face to that of Miss Lila Grace below. It is only because we would all rather be snuggled up together at home with nothing better to do than just be.
