For those of you who know Tuff, you know how interesting my life is as the mother of such a boy. He is one of the most stubborn and determined spirits I know. There are days when I am completely exhausted by the time I lay my head down at night from parenting him. He goes against the grain most of the time, simply to go against the grain. We used to think that Savannah was the queen of stubborn, until Tuff slipped in and took over the crown. His best buddy is Uncle Kirby (that should tell you all something). He is always a source of entertainment for our family. (And anyone who sits near us in church on Sundays). And just about the time when I find myself wondering how I will survive the next 11 years with him at home, he will crawl up on my bed with me and tell me that when he grows up he is going to build a house right next to mine so I can babysit his kids. That is when I realize 11 more years just isn't enough.
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Yeah for the TUFF post!! And he is/can be a little, well, a little Tuff, but thats what we love about him right? And I hope he does get to build a house right next to you! Oh, and I can not believe that he is almost 10, where does the time go?
I am sitting here looking into my future in 5 years because Liam and Tuff are cut from the same mold. Liam will push my very last button them crawl up on my lap and tell I am his best friend and favoritest (Liam word) mommy in the world or make the I Love You sign across the church at Primary Program just so I know he loves me. Then my heart melts and we can start the button pushing all over again. I know what you mean though that there is not enough time. There was a talk in conference, I don't remember who it was but he said, "Enjoy these times. Even the crazy times, because one day they will be gone and you will miss the sounds and things that make you crazy now." Like loud boys and stepping on legos everywhere :) It is not quoted verbatem but close enough. Since I listened to that I try to remember that in a few short years my babies will all be gone and I will not have legos to step on and sweet little boys to snuggle with. Tuffy is a great kid! Love you Aunt Kris
I can so identify with you. My son is the subject of a lot of blogs just because can't help it. I love the girls, but he is a crack up and makes me cry. Once in a blessing, he was told that he was sent to our family to make us laugh. I know he was too young to remember that, but it has been a treasure for me to hear that from the Lord. PS Savannah has grown to a great girl. Keep going with her too.
Ginee
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