Reunited and It Feels So Good

Christmas is over and I am actually sitting in a well- known Las Vegas casino as I write this, waiting on my hubby. We are enjoying a couple of kid free days together before the real world steps back in and yanks him back to work/school. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, mom-in-law is staying with the kiddies, all eight of em. I just love having everybody back in one place, not just for me, but so the little guys get some bonding time with their big bros and the girls can have some "big kid" time with the guys as well. We went to Christmas mass the other day and filled an entire row, minus daughters 1&2 who were alter servers, and I spent more time watching my four guys, dad and little sis interacting than paying attention to the service.(The littlest guy amazingly fell asleep on my lap!) To say I am proud of my family is an understatement. And it has nothing to do with numbers. They are just such amazing people and I am truly blessed to have them in my life. Watching them learn and grow and discover the world is so amazing. I never get tired of the "firsts" even for the eighth time because its new and different with each child.
So, for a few more precious days after I get home, I will revel in my cozy nest full of kids, until the final day when the big ones get in their cars and drive back to their new lives. And I can go back to counting the days till I have them back again.