This morning is the first time in several weeks that my kids had to get out of bed before noon- and not one of them were happy about it. I listened to arguing and bickering for the first 30 minutes of my morning- which didn't make me too thrilled either. But, after everyone was dressed and had their teeth and hair brushed they all corralled into the kitchen for breakfast. As I made eggs and toast I listened to the kids laugh and talk at the table. I always knew they secretly liked each other! Sometimes they can be so sweet, it makes me wonder where the little horns come from the other 23 1/2 hours of the day!
I remember the excitement the first time Olivia held Emma- and then Emma cried and Olivia was finished with the loud baby. And when Luke and Derek took us to Dan Nicholas park, Emma LOVED having Luke to play with, until he didn't want to play dolls. Then the mean little boy was no longer fun to have around. But, somehow there are still precious moments of each day when Olivia will dance with Luke in the living room or paint Emma's nails downstairs. And most days, I know I will find Emma and Luke building a train track or playing school somewhere like they are the best of friends. I love watching them all grow up together weather they are laughing together or screaming at each other. I know they may argue a lot these days, but if it's anything like my brother and me, the fighting will pass, and they will grow up as best friends.
