loved it

I've been babysitting our neighbor-friends, Max and Grant, some recently.  Usually only once or twice a week, but it adds up.  Ryan's so funny, he'll say he doesn't want to play with the little kids, but of course once he gets in there, he has a great time.  He asked me a couple days ago if he could have some of his friends over.  I told him I'd work on it and see what we could come up with for Thursday since it was supposed to be a warm and sunny day.  We are waterlogged here. 

So we had Jacob, Georgia, and Sam over yesterday.  It was wonderful!!  They played together sooo well.  I just got to sit and watch them have fun.  The three boys played soccer for quite awhile, which just made Ryan's day.  Georgia and Abs played babies and watched the game from the sidelines.  They also played monkey in the middle, ring around the rosy, and all sorts of run around like crazy things.  I can't believe how well they all got along.  They planned and talked and came up with the games all on their own. 

The afternoon was originally planned for Ryan's benefit, but it was a great day for me too.  We've had a CRAZY busy December trying to do Christmas parties and class plays and Christmas cards and teacher gifts and baking goodies and all sorts of stuff, on top of everyday living.  I'm working hard to keep perspective and enjoy it all, but I will admit I am exhausted.  So a couple hours of watching kids laugh and play and be happy was just what I needed!  I love our neighbors!