It's Rare

These moments don't happen every day.

All the kids...

sitting peacefully...

(usually a fight breaks out because

the younger 3 always crowd around

#1 and #2, cramming themselves

on to 1 couch even though we have two)

It was just before bedtime and all the kids were washed,

pj's on, teeth brushed and a quiet Christmas

cartoon was found on Netflix for all to enjoy.

Dan also loves his new freedom that has come

with the accomplishment of being

able to pull himself up and on

to the couch.

That night, I too had a rare moment

with my two big helpers.

We finished the cartoon together while the 

little kids dosed off to sleep.

I have to say,

Larry and I really love having an extra hour

with Sydney and Emma at night.

It helps us connect with them,

hear about their day,

spend quiet time doing homework,

working on projects,

reading books or even just

going over spelling lists.

We always take a deep breath and relax just

a little bit more and discuss just how

quiet it is when a few kids are asleep.