My big kids. Since Esther joined the family, their lives have changed.
A little less attention.
A little more responsibility.
Less supervision.
More fighting.
Fights don't happen all the time--not even every day.
But our parenting skills are being stretched, and our prayers for wisdom are increasing.
But then there are days like this.
Donnie was away at camp. I was trying to catch up on laundry, dishes, diapers...
Emma and Ethan spent the whole day--literally the whole day--in their room building and rebuilding this structure.
Each time they finished it anew, they called me to take a look. They were working together, and they were so proud.
Days like this make me think we are on the right track.
They love each other. They even like each other.
I hope it lasts a little longer.