Lists with friends: some every day things

My list today is about my kids...a few every day things that I love :)

1. Tucking in the big kids at night.  Seriously. Even though they are 11 and 12, Brian and I still tuck Aislin and Declan in every.single.night.  They refuse to let us stop.  And that is ok- because I love it.  This time every night gives me a chance to have some good one-on-one time with them.  Time to talk, snuggle, laugh, read or just hang out.  It is so relaxing and so nice just to have special time with each of them every night.  I hope they let me tuck them in until they leave for college :)
2. Snuggling Esme to sleep every night.  Daddy is usually the favorite around here for all three kids, but the only person Esme wants at night for snuggling is me. I love it.  She usually falls asleep within 5-10 minutes, but it is so sweet to just have quiet time with her where she is actually not moving 100 miles an hour.  This kid is definitely not a huge snuggler.
3. Watching Aislin getting on the bus every morning.  And waiting for her to turn and wave at us.  Love that.
4. Finding new ways to try to wake Declan up every morning.  Singing, putting my just-showered cold hair on him, laying the kitten on him, telling him I will make his bed if he gets up quickly, flipping his light on, rubbing his back…can you tell it is hard to motivate him to leave his bed on school mornings?
5. Love how both of the bigs run home when they get off the bus every day.  They run inside and drop their bags in the middle of the floor (don’t love that haha) and find me first thing. Sweet.

I should probably print this list out and read it whenever I'm feeling irritable towards them! ha!

Comments

[Katy]

Awww..awesome

[Nadine]

I moved back in with my parents for the last three years and at 28 I still loved when my mom would tuck me in when I was sick!

[Susie]

You'er such a good mama to tuck your kiddos in <3 I bet they are going to remember those moments as an adult!

[Suzanne B.]

Renee, this is the sweetest list. It got me all verklempt. :) I still tuck Claire in every night, too, and I love it. :) Your blog banner is adorable, btw.

[Mary Jo]

Don't tell anyone, but Evan is 11 and still likes me to have me there at bedtime most nights. I am totally cherishing it because I know it really will end one day.
Such a great list! :)

[Deb]

My daughters are 13 (next month) and 14. They still want at least a hug and a kiss on the head every night before bed. They will get out of bed and come downstairs to get me if I do not go up and kiss them both good night. My 9 year old son still occasionally wants me to snuggle up with him before he falls asleep. I will hold on to that for as long as he wants me nearby. :)