And taking selfies...
And posing with random things in the store!
They also can buy things on their own, like a giant duck to add to their ever-growing barnyard in their room!
And holding hands crossing the gigantic parking lot and standing still long enough to capture our shadows.
And playing fruit ninja until their little arms felt like falling off...
And talking Colten and I into taking them to JumpStreet!
Hilary met us there, and we captured this gem mid-air. =)
Colten was in heaven, y'all! He is a kid at heart, and he's so endearing to watch around children. I know he'll make a great father some day! But that day, he was giant cheeto! We could always spot him, bahahaha!
Overall, it was a great experience! Thanks, Kim, for allowing us to be responsible for your children! I hope they aren't too scarred... ;). We had a blast, and I know the girls did too! I also know they were ready to go home to their mom and dad and their friends.
What I learned:
+ Colten and I will be amazing parents, as we will pay attention and sacrifice our wants and needs for those of our children.
+ We will lose sleep once we have kids. I know, this is a big, giant DUH! But it's so true - Kyra wakes up sooooo early! Luckily, she's old enough to just play on her phone and entertain herself. Our kids will probably be more like Maeve and sleep until noon. We can only hope!
+ I was actually motivated to do things and be {dare I say} productive! As in, I cleaned the kitchen and did laundry, etc. It's crazy what being responsible for human life can do to you...even if it is only for a few days! I actually am looking forward to this aspect of parenthood.
+ Life is going to be a blast! I already love Colten and I's relationship so much, and there's seriously never a dull moment. We have our ups and downs, but I wouldn't trade our love for anything! Add a little one {or two, or ten....KIDDING!} to the mix, and I know that our 'every day' will only improve!
+ Our children are going to be oh so loved! Not only by us, but by their aunt and uncle and grandparents as well! Hilary came out and joined us at JumpStreet after work and an appointment. We all had a blast! We even introduced Kyra and Maeve to the fabulousness of Olive Garden! Can you believe they didn't even know what it was?! Oh my goodness...they know, now!
So, there you have it! A glimpse into parenthood!
6 comments:
How fun! You guys are going to be wonderful parents one day!! Oh, and believe me - I totally get the baby fever thing! I have it BIG time right now and Steven and I still have 80 days until we are even married!
This is so cute! Scott & I have had to watch kids before, but never overnight! Yikes! Good for you taking on that responsibility! =)
You will be such a great Momma! And what great practice that was!
We watched two little ones .. oh, three or four years ago. They were probably 3ish and 4ish. It was INSANE. I couldn't believe how much work they ended up being. But, it was a really good lesson for us. We learned a lot. Now that i have a little one of my own, it's quite different. Babysitting is overwhelming because you aren't used to the demands of it 24/7.. so it's a huge adjustment. Luckily you grow with your baby and by the time she reaches that age, you'll have more practice at it!
I think I always get nervous when I baby sit other peoples kids even though I have my own! Being a parent is a tough job, but I do believe it comes naturally to most:)
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