Time and time again our fourth child has blown us away with his easy going, flexible, happy-go-lucky approach to life. It has made the transition to a family of 6, for this family on-the-go, SO MUCH easier—a fact I am truly, truly grateful for.
This weekend, he really went above and beyond our expectations though.
Not only did he fall asleep in the tent both nights, while the rest of us were out at the camp fire, but he even napped in the tent Saturday morning. And as if that wasn’t wonderful enough… today we put his pack and play up behind the tent, on the off chance that he’d fall asleep and Scott could tear down the tent and pack up our gear while the rest of us went swimming… fat chance of that actually working we thought, but we figured it was worth a try…
He laid down, outside, in the daylight, and took a 2 hr nap while Scott tore down the tent and packed up the van.
He truly spoils us!
The kids and I had a unique opportunity this morning to feed some orphaned baby piglets. The Momma Pig died at childbirth and the farmers were looking for extra hands to give bottles to the piglets. I literally leaped at the opportunity. And I am so glad that I did! What a delightful way to spend our morning!
Even my youngest had fun with the piglets…
We drove a little over an hour to get there and the feeding didn’t last long, so we extended our stay a bit by sampling some of the creamery’s delicious ice cream. The family was super kind to allow us to purchase ice cream before they were opened. Ice Cream at 10am?! Sure thing!
Ya know that feeling you get when you look at your kids and you just wanna freeze time? You don’t want them to grow up, not one bit, so you just try your best to hold on to the moments while you can.
Well, we figured out a way to freeze time here at the circus…just a little…
Our littlest crew member turned one earlier this month. Not sure how that year flew by so fast.
However, we didn’t celebrate his birthday until this past weekend. So, in a way… we froze time for a little longer. 
But, now that his scrapbook and video are both finished (circus family 1st birthday traditions), and he’s had that first bite of cake, there really is no denying it…
The Circus Baby is one.
Notice anything different about his smile?
Take a closer look…
See it on the bottom right? Say goodbye to his cute toothless smile.
My baby got his first tooth!!
There are many familiar and epic battles out there. At the circus, I am often subject to reading, watching, and even role playing in such battles over good and evil.
Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker fighting for the future of the galaxy.
Spiderman and Doctor Octopus dueling over the city of New York.
Optimus Prime and the autobots verses Megatron and the decepticons in their fierce battle over the fate of earth.
But none come close to the battle currently being fought at the circus.
One one side we have my son who as a baby was comforted by his pacifier and wants his little brother to find comfort in the same place.
His littlest sister weighs in in the other corner. She’s found great solace in sucking her fingers and takes delight in finding her baby brother doing the same.
On more than one occasion I have seen them trying to convince their brother that their way is the best way. (Yes, that’s right my son will pull the fingers out of a content baby’s mouth in order to stick in the pacifier).
Who will win for the heart and soul of the youngest circus member? Will it be the pacifier or his fingers?
Right now, he’s a bit confused and scared over the choice at hand.
