{photograph taken February 2010. Isaiah aged 4, Amalia aged 2, Jarah 8 months.}
Have you ever noticed how parents, friends and family members play little games with their children? I think the most common 'game' is "BOO" where you cover there eyes or view and when you remove it, say "boo". Most kids love it. Actually it is so fantastic that it (can) make a crying baby/toddler/child/adult laugh. Yep I am one of those adults that still finds that game amusing (but please don't do it to me).
I am so in love with my children (have you noticed?) and I want them to know it... I (like to) play 'hard-to-get' so I tell my child to give me a kiss... but then I move and announce that they missed... Years ago my firstborn would get frustrated because he'd keep missing. Now he's getting clever-er and is holding me down, climbing on furniture and even managing to fool me.
Some times I'll just move back a bit, others I'll cover myself with a blanket and they'll try find me, or I'll hold them away taunting them with the words 'you missed!' They laugh their heads off. Used so wonderfully after a tanty is ending or time out has finished and they are a bit upset. Least they know that even with discipline I still love them so very very much...
I do find it amusing when they do it back to me and tell me that I missed...
5 Things I am Thankful for:
1. That naturalness of a fond memory
2. The laughter that our game brings
3. They joy that fills our hearts and faces
4. Time spent with my children
5. Photographic memories
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