Those Little Ones

I have been trying to muster up some words to put together to make a blog post but my words and thoughts are everywhere. I haven't had much time this last week to even think about blogging. I have been at my friends house since Monday and I did not bring my computer. Even if I did bring it, there is no way I would have been able to have time to post something or have no distractions. Are you kidding? 5 little kiddos running around. NO quiet time. I wouldn't trade time with them for anything though. I love those little monsters so much! I felt so very loved this past week staying with them. Henry the oldest, who is 10, was talking to me outside while we were out petting and loving up on the baby goats. (YES. They are the CUTEST things ever!) I was holding one of the babies and our conversation went something like;

Henry; Casey, why did you leave in November?
Me; I moved out because I had more things going on at home that needed to be dealt with.
Henry; Oh. well since you have been here a week, does this mean you are moved back in?
Me; No, but do you want me to move back in? Did you miss me?
Henry; Yeah! You should move back in with us, we all miss you.
Me; Oh! :)
Henry: Is this like your home?
Me; Well, I love being here. It's like my second home.
Henry; Well, good. You should definitely move back in with us then!

This kid even called me one of his best friends this week.

I was shocked that even Thursday I got to spend one-on-one time with Jen all day. It was sure nice to be able to have some deep conversations with her about some things without worrying about one of her kids interrupting or hearing. Spending one-on-one time with Jen is so very rare so I felt very special that I got to spent some time with her.

All her kids just make my day but her baby boy, Gus, is only 16 months and he is just the sweetest thing. I love when he see me, he gets this big grin on his face, runs up to me, and wants me to pick him up. He is at the stage where is understanding what you are saying, so you can ask him for a kiss or a hug and he will decide if he'll give you one.

Charly, her second youngest, is such a sweet heart. One morning she came down at about 7:30 and cuddled with me till 9am. We could have snuggled longer but I had to get up for an appointment. She would look at me and just smile and kiss my cheek and say "I love you, Casey!" She then would snuggle up next me and close her eyes. She would do this over and over again. Her big blue eyes just make her face so precious. At one point it was so silent and Charlotte looked up at me and started laughing so hard and says "You're so funny" Completely random! She is such a silly, girl.

All those little ones make my life so much brighter. To feel so loved on a daily basis and to be able to love them just as much back. They run up to me and hug me and tell me they love me all the time. Those sweet faces just brighten up my life. I don't know how I can be grumpy when little Gus smiles that big smile and runs to me and wants up. Or when Charlotte snuggles with me. Or when Evie and Clara randomly hug me and tell me they love me. Or when Evie tells me I am her favorite Casey and her best big big sister. Or when Henry even asks if I can play legos with him so he can have some time with me, too.

I love those kids so much!

It even makes my life better when I get some time with Jen, one-on-one time or just in the evening when the kids are playing and her and I can just chat. I am so blessed with such a lovely family that God put in my life. They are like my family. <3

They don't even get sick of me! :)