Growing up.

There are some days, I just can't wait for Dyleva to become more independent.

Tying shoes.

Putting on gloves.

Getting....anything themselves, really.

Cleaning up.

The list could go on.

Today was not that day.

Today was our annual Halloween party.  Because they are getting older, I stepped up some of the games; made them more challenging.

But today Eva had her first friend sleepover.

This is a milestone!

We got her bed all ready.

Pulled out extra blankets; Eva cleaned her room!

But when it was time to go to bed, they went to bed. 

We snuggle together every night.....I was unprepared for this!



I was downstairs processing, when Eva comes running down.
"Mommy," she asked "Can we say the rezas together?  
I held her in my lap, and we quickly said our nightly prayers.
I kissed her goodnight; and then she ran back upstairs.

I was happy I'm not completely out of the picture yet.  


And as Jeff pointed out, there is always Dylan.

He'll be sleeping with Mommy till he's 30.