Last week Campbell Castle had the pleasure of hosting our cousins Amaya (8) and Yaphet (4). It provided great insight on why parents have numerous kids. The various stages of life offer totally different enjoyment, and you keep having kids to relive those moments.
Jenesis ~ 5months ~ totally dependent on us. I can steal all her kisses with no refusal whatsoever. In exchange for attention, regular feedings and diaper changes you get many gummy smiles.
Yaphet ~ 4 years old ~ swiftly gaining his independence; has learned how to voice his opinon, he gives you high fives and at night requests for you and only you to read him his bedtime story . . talk about feeling special!!!!
Amaya ~ 8 years old ~ has the independence thing down to a science; she's approaching her teenage years faster than anyone can imagine. Her Daddy's love of her shows in her confidence and self assurance.
Each stage provides its own level of interest, entertainment and humor. The experience was so good for all of us. I loved every minute of it. They are such mannerable, obedient children. They get along well and were so dang blasted considerate of one another. It was almost scary. They're the kind of kids that make you have 10 and then realize . . .all kids are NOT like them. . . LOL
One very special thing stood out; each night Amaya prayed "God, please help me be a good girl". I thought to myself, what a simple and awesome prayer. I definitely can use help being a good girl every now and then.
Amaya and Yaphet, thank you for leaving your great big stamp of love at Campbell Castle!
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