Today the PKIT 5.0 turns 4 months old. How did we exist before he came along? For the first time, I can say I clearly remember the time before him. The only other kid I can say that about is PKIT 1.0. The others, to be frank, were a blur. Even 4.0 and 5.0, with 2 years between them, they just sort of fell in line. PKIT 5.0 is different. Perhaps it was his entrance, the time in our lives which he was born, or the fact that now (thanks to modern medicine and a responsible person, you know who you are!?!?!) there will never ever be any others? Who knows. Probably the answer is yes, all those things and a million other reasons.
Things I know: he is loved and beloved by most everyone he meets. He always wakes up happy and ready to go. He never has a shortage of baby giggles and even when things are crazy chaotic (which happens on the daily), he and his sister's love can make the time stop. Like fully stop. They teach me a lot about forgiveness and love. They all have the grace for me that I hope I have for others. I'm pretty sure children are the ideal humans. They consistently find joy and are quick to move from one emotion to the next. And their hugs man, they are amazing.
Each day I've been granted to watch over and shepherd these teeny humans, I think that maybe God might be slightly overconfident in my abilities but also, how much must They love me to entrust me with such wonderful beings? Just as I hope they always know how much their Dad and I love them, how there is nothing they could do to change our love for them, I can understand they mystery of parental love that God must have for me. It's pretty awesome.
2 days before Lent begins, I gotta go drink my Coke and enjoy these Pringles. Happy 4 months to the little monster who has captured our hearts and to his sisters for being awesome! Love you hooligans.
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