being a mom

i was hugging and kissing my kids this evening; and telling them goodnight. while i certainly remember my life without them, i can't imagine them not being apart of my current world.

jeremiah was watching 'bob the incredibles' (as he calls it) and asked me what the government was for. i said they help make laws for the country and try to keep us safe. his response was 'so...if we don't listen to them, what happens? bob had to pay them a bunch of money. i bet he would die if he didn't'...astute. i can't wait to see what the world is like once he's in charge.

jeremiah also has the lovely habit of asking his little sister to do everything for him. so today he sends her down to the laundry room to get him a pair of shorts. i said 'alex, you don't have to do everything he tells you, it's okay to say no' her response...'but i love him so much'. at that moment, i was reminded why i loved her so much.