Mary took the boys’ to see Paddington today.  I took myself to see my Mom.  This evening, though, they came back to our house, for some play time.  The boys.  Not my Mom.

It always feels like such a gift to be with them… with family.

Kids sure can be something though.  They are just like little humans in kids’ suits.  Oh wait…. they ARE little humans.  In kids’ suits.

They can be a laugh a minute, I’ll tell you.  They can also be smart, creative, intuitive, generous, kind, and so much more.  Oh… but with that sugar comes spice.  Yep.   If you sugar them up… they will turn on you.   Yes.  A few M&Ms, and they look like one of the balls in the Lotto Hopper.   They begin to lose comprehension of the English language.   Like when you tell them… “Sweetie, don’t hit your brother.”  Sometimes, they do it regardless.

Yet… there is not much else you can do… when you see their little smiling faces… but let your heart go right ahead and melt.

I got about 20 hugs tonight.  When a little kid gives you that hug… it is a great, great offering.   And it fills my heart with joy.

Until they decorate the dog with acrylic paints.
Oh… But.  Even then… they can be pretty cute.