I knew it would happen soon

I am very happy to report that I think we found bunk beds for the boys...and just in time. I have mentioned that Landon is making efforts to get out of his bed-leg over the side, etc. He can get into his bed from outside it.

Tonight he got out of his bed and landed with a thud, head first. I was a little scarred, but he was ok a few miutes later. Of course, he cried for his DAD, but he is now currently jumping around wide awake; while Spencer on the other hand was asleep within 10 minutes of hitting the hay.

I guess I better listen well incase he tries to escape again!!!


On a completely different note...
I had a sweet experience at bedtime-well after Landon was ok. Since Darin is gone, I am putting the kids to bed solo. I had all 3 of them on the bed reading books. It was so nice-they all paid attention and listened. I looked at all their faces and loved their concentration on the story and the pictures. It is amazing what happens when you slow down and don't rush things. So sweet.

I put the boys to bed, then read a book to Jordan. It lead to a sweet discussion about loving each other. Well, at one point I felt bad because she asked me "why do you scream?" I felt horrible, but we made a deal that I would do my best to not yell if she would do her best to obey. My heart melted at her sweet little face all tucked into her bed. I fell so bad for yelling and hope that I can do much better-it pains me to make this sweet little thing ever doubt my love for her.

I really love this little book we ready. I can't say it any better.

I Love You So.... by Marianne Richmond

I love you
How much?
SO Much
How much is 'so'
WAY, WAY more than you know.....

I love you as brilliant
as each sparkling star,
and as way out as space,
I love you that far

I love you as gigantic
as a great lion's roar,
and as deep as the ocean,
I love you much more.

That is a lot, you say
but how did it start?
Where did love come from
to be in your heart?

You put it there, really,
when you and I met.
And I knew for certain
without you I'd fret.

From my head to my toes,
I was feeling inside
a devotion for you
so deep and so wide.

And now it's enormous
and wonderfully real
and hard to describe
how much I feel.

I love you as awesome
as a thundery sky,
and as soaring as mountains
I love you that high.

I love you as silly
as a puppy dog's kiss
and as quiet as midnight
I love you like this.

Do you love me every day
you ask with doubting awe,
or does love go up 'n down
like teetering see-saw?

I love you as steady
as the earth rounds the sun,
though some days of life
are farthest from fun.

Like when you feel mad
you ask with distress,
cause I've broken the rules
or made a big mess?

Or when I'm unkind
and your feelings are blue,
do you love me although
I do what I do?

I love you being nice,
and when you're cranky, too.
I love you without liking
the naughty things you do.

My 'love you' doesn't change
like the temper of the days.
It's a certain kind of thing
in many different ways.

You're my sweetie,my dear,
my smile and laughter.
you're my playmate for always
and my joy ever after.

Hanging out with you
is where I want to be...
eating ice cream sundaes
or watching the TV.

Under your umbrella,
behind you on a bike.
By you and beside you
is what I really like.

Do you love me just as much
when I'm far away from home?
Is your loving still the same
in distant lands I roam?

I love you near or fare.
I love you high or low.
My love is there with you
Wherever you may go.

Even when I'm sick...
and I can't get out of bed?
Do you love me better healthy
than with fever in my head?

I love you sick or able.
You're always you to me,
the one I lvoe forevermore.
Undeniably.

I can't imagine life
before you came along...
me there singing senseless,
no meaning to my song.

Call it meant to be
or simple blessed fate,
you filled my heart with love...
and for that I celebrate.

I love you
How much?
So much.
How much is 'so'?

Way, way more than you know.