More Feb 22, 1992

"I lob you" is the way that Max says - "I love you." "Do you think that is a good idea?" is Max's latest. The other day he said, "Do you think that's a good choice?" I think it's so amazing the way their vocabulary grows so dramatically from day to day. I told Max he would have to hurry up and get ready or else I would leave without him (not a very nice Mom thing to say). But his response was very calm - "Oh, you mean like Home Alone?" (A movie that is out right now, he has the video and has it practically memorized!) Sammy started saying, "Ma Ma" and calls "Ma ma ma" when I go in to his room and then he smiles and coos until I leave and it starts all over again. He thinks it's a very funny game! Max and Sam were playing together in Sam's room the other day - I love watching the two of them together. It's so fun now that Sam is starting to become more mobile and able to play. Max makes up games and Sam happily chews on whatever Max doesn't want. Once you are a mother, you are never alone again. I am always conscious of Dennis, Max and Sam - as if they are a part of me. I love just having all of us together in one car, or one room - just alone, just us - just OUR family. Heavenly Father really knows what He was doing when he organized the family as the place to grow, to center our lives - I want my children to always feel that important pull toward home and love for their childhood. You love to see them grow but as Den and I were just saying - you hate to see them lose their childlike innocence and have to deal with the harsh realities of life and other people. I love them so much and I just would like to encase them in my love and protect them. That's one of the nicest things about being pregnant I think. It is so companionable to have that tiny little being inside me where I can be with them 24 hours a day and feed him and keep him warm and cozy. I must have been doing a good job because Sam didn't want to come out! 10 days late and he had to be induced! But then again, being able to see him and hold him is really the best - as is watching them learn. I guess it is all the best. It just all goes so fast. That's the most frustrating! We'll just keep doing the best we can!