Success...

Growing up, I had lots of ambitions and goals- but the one that never changed was my desire to have a family someday.  And I love being a mom and a wife now.  Happiness has a new meaning now that I have a family of my own.  So, it really shouldn't come as much of a surprise that I hope that my children will aspire to having a family of their own someday. I want them to know the challenge and joy that can only come from the selfless service of being a parent and a spouse. 

 

So, it really makes me smile when I hear Ellie & Brig playing house together.  Here is a little bit of what I see and hear...

Brig is the dad and Ellie is the mom. They have a baby girl and a "brother."

They have family night where they go fishing, eat popcorn, go swimming and watch a movie together.

They go on a date and leave their "kids" with grandma...that's me...and instruct me that while they are gone their kids are allowed to eat 2 fruit roll ups, go to the pet store, eat candy bars, have a sleepover for 16 nights and swim all the time.

Ellie is constantly by her baby's side giving her kisses, singing to her, and comforting her.

Brig and "brother" do things together like chop wood, build things and jump off bridges.

They go camping and floating on the river.

The parents only get grouchy at their kids 2 times a day and the kids are never naughty. :)

 

 

Imitation is the best form of flattery. And I feel pretty flattered...I think we are doing alright.  Even if I do get grouchy more than 2 times a day sometimes;)