Bath Time

This is an old picture, but I just love it! We were trying to get a picture for a frame for the bathroom over a year ago, and the kids just kept cracking up! Never got that picture right, but I love the look on Kortlen's face!

I love bath time. Most of the time that is. Of course there are those nights when Kort has pulled the bath mat into the tub AGAIN and dumped 4 cups of water onto the floor AGAIN and I just want it to be over, but most of the time it is very insightful.

We are getting away from doing baths all together (too much tallewhacker (sp?) curiosity!) but that sure was easy to get all 3 done at once! Kids love to share stories and show tricks in the tub and I love that. The other night Heidi and Halli (my sister Kelli's twins) were at the house, so all 4 girls were in the "big tub" together. We were practicing winking. Heidi is a pro, alternating eyes. That is one coordinated child. Halli can wink, but as with most of her actions, it is a little more awkward! Kerrigan is almost there, and Kortlen was giving it her all. After a few attempts, she said, "I can't. I too wittle." So cute!

Next we were on to what we wanted to be when we grow up. Halli, who may be less apt with the gross motor skills than Heidi, is one artistic chick, so I thought it was very insightful that she wanted to be "a lady who paints pictures". Heidi didn't care to answer, Kerrigan said she didn't know. I asked if anyone wanted to be a mommy when they grew up. Kortlen, who didn't look like she was paying any attention, said "I do, I be momma". That girl loves her some babies. I think she will love being a mom some day. Let's just pray that it is at least 25 years or so before she starts that!

Right about then, Quinton burst in naked as a jaybird. Lots of giggling there from the girls. That boy will be a comedian someday. He loves being the center of attention and making those girls laugh. Let's just hope that if he chooses a career in entertainment that it will not involve any nudity.

These are the memories that I want to remember and hold on to. I don't know if I am just nostalgic because I realize that my BABY will be 2 in a couple of weeks (Don't worry, mom, I am still not wanting another one!) or if it is because I am up at 1 AM with KerrBear who's a little under the weather, or if I am just realizing how short the time that our kids are little really is, but I am appreciating these moments more and more. (I am sure it is not because I am getting OLDER, but maybe it is because I am gaining wisdom!)

I am so thankful for my babies.

Here's another attempt at that picture....