Maggie, Amelia and Sam
Some days....most days I feel like a zoo-keeper. My charges are three dear, funny monkeys. Two of these three monkeys start their day running with all the energy and gumption they will require to sustain their 16 hour day. The other monkey....the monkey in the middle, is more like me. She is slow to wake and needs a reasonable amount of time before anyone is allowed to socialize with her. I adore these three monkeys and can't remember what life was like before them....cliche I know, but true. They are each so wonderfully unique and yet there are moments when I can see traces of Rocky and myself in them.
Sam is so full of life and always has been...even in the womb that kid couldn't hold still! He is a deep thinker which I believe has a hand in the sensitive heart he possesses. He loves animals and like most boys is intrigued by the slimy scaly variety such as snakes, lizards, frogs and of course sharks. He is a whiz at math and science and even though he complains about it he is a great reader and writer. Athletics have always come easy for Sam and with the exception of soccer he loves to try any new sport. He has a passion for music and whenever sent to his room for some down-time..aka..."time-out" he sits and plays his guitar. He is my first born and my only boy so of course he is able to tug at some deep parts of my heart!!
Maggie is our "monkey in the middle" and she lives up to every aspect of "middle!" We often joke that Maggie (lulu or lu) was a middle child before she was a middle child. In the safety of close family and friends she will demand to be center of attention but in new situations such as school or extra-curricular activities she clings to my leg and begs me to stay. In the past this has meant getting soaked sitting at the side of the pool during swim lessons and holding her hand while she was playing soccer! When Maggie finally conquers her insecurities she excels at whatever task is at hand. As a mother it is a struggle to find the fine line between comforting and protecting her and pushing her a little out of the nest. If I don't push enough she won't take the risk and if I push too much she ends up more discouraged and frightened. Someday she will be confident in the beautiful talents and gifts that God has blessed her with.
Finally, the baby monkey...Amelia or Mille as she has been re-named. What a joy this girl is!! In her 18 months of life she has brought us nothing but happiness and laughs. She is truly a "cool kid." I can't think of a better way to describe her. She's just cool...she goes with the flow of this crazy household but at the same time has her own very strong personality and need for independence. Her brother and sister prayed for her for so long and waited in such anticipation that they still can't stand to leave her alone for a few minutes. While the love is reciprocal she has boundaries! She tries with great effort to keep up with her older siblings and already blows us away with her skills and talents.
Well, it must be quite obvious how proud I am of my position as head monkey keeper at the zoo. The Lord has so blessed Rocky and I with the most amazing family and it is our honor to raise and tame these wild ones to the best of our ability!
Some days....most days I feel like a zoo-keeper. My charges are three dear, funny monkeys. Two of these three monkeys start their day running with all the energy and gumption they will require to sustain their 16 hour day. The other monkey....the monkey in the middle, is more like me. She is slow to wake and needs a reasonable amount of time before anyone is allowed to socialize with her. I adore these three monkeys and can't remember what life was like before them....cliche I know, but true. They are each so wonderfully unique and yet there are moments when I can see traces of Rocky and myself in them.
Sam is so full of life and always has been...even in the womb that kid couldn't hold still! He is a deep thinker which I believe has a hand in the sensitive heart he possesses. He loves animals and like most boys is intrigued by the slimy scaly variety such as snakes, lizards, frogs and of course sharks. He is a whiz at math and science and even though he complains about it he is a great reader and writer. Athletics have always come easy for Sam and with the exception of soccer he loves to try any new sport. He has a passion for music and whenever sent to his room for some down-time..aka..."time-out" he sits and plays his guitar. He is my first born and my only boy so of course he is able to tug at some deep parts of my heart!!
Maggie is our "monkey in the middle" and she lives up to every aspect of "middle!" We often joke that Maggie (lulu or lu) was a middle child before she was a middle child. In the safety of close family and friends she will demand to be center of attention but in new situations such as school or extra-curricular activities she clings to my leg and begs me to stay. In the past this has meant getting soaked sitting at the side of the pool during swim lessons and holding her hand while she was playing soccer! When Maggie finally conquers her insecurities she excels at whatever task is at hand. As a mother it is a struggle to find the fine line between comforting and protecting her and pushing her a little out of the nest. If I don't push enough she won't take the risk and if I push too much she ends up more discouraged and frightened. Someday she will be confident in the beautiful talents and gifts that God has blessed her with.
Finally, the baby monkey...Amelia or Mille as she has been re-named. What a joy this girl is!! In her 18 months of life she has brought us nothing but happiness and laughs. She is truly a "cool kid." I can't think of a better way to describe her. She's just cool...she goes with the flow of this crazy household but at the same time has her own very strong personality and need for independence. Her brother and sister prayed for her for so long and waited in such anticipation that they still can't stand to leave her alone for a few minutes. While the love is reciprocal she has boundaries! She tries with great effort to keep up with her older siblings and already blows us away with her skills and talents.
Well, it must be quite obvious how proud I am of my position as head monkey keeper at the zoo. The Lord has so blessed Rocky and I with the most amazing family and it is our honor to raise and tame these wild ones to the best of our ability!
1 comment:
loved the first blog! now you just need to keep updating : )
got you that coffee press, shan. Good choice. prolly be able to give it to you myself on saturday!
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