Growing up

We had a good weekend. Today I'm reflecting on my children. Kenneth is 7 now, and thinks he knows everything. Daniel is changing so much these days. He's getting more emotional, and more sensative. He's obviously understanding more of what's going on around him. He's responding to discipline like he never has before, and he's starting to understand consequences. I can see in his eyes he's growing up. He is good to play with his little sister, though, and boy do her eyes light up when she sees him. Caitlin is walking everywhere now. She doesn't crawl anymore unless she is trying to fit under something (like the table or her highchair). She's getting interested in books. This morning I spent almost an hour looking at books with her. I don't remember my boys being interested in books at 1 year old... All of the kids adore their dad. As soon as he comes in the room, I'm quickly forgotten. They fight over sitting next to him at dinner. I'm glad they love him so much. I guess as time goes on I'm growing weary of the long work hours. It's been a long time that Steve's been working so much, and now I look forward to the day when he can leave the office at 6 and not feel guilty. Kenneth is supposed to start soccer this week but we haven't heard from the coach. Well, I'd better get to work - that's the real reason I'm sitting here in a quiet house with time to reflect.