I love my girls and their daddy so much. Like LOTS. Tonight at bedtime the girls were going down their little slide in their bedroom and Sage stopped to give dad the most adorable grin. And I thought the girls were lovesick for dad, but Sage pretty much worships him. Anyway, dad smiled back and says, "You are so cute, I could have 10 more of you!" I responded with a lovely scowl...SAY WHAT? I really wish HE could have 10 more, too. I want the baby w/o the pregnancy, but I guess it doesn't work that way.
There are lots of my friends having babies right now here and I just want to schmoozle them. I love newborns. They cuddle so perfectly and smell so sweet...such intoxicating little beings. I've been thinking how I really would like to have more babies someday. Right now we are preventing it and we hope to try again in a couple of years. But in the back of my mind there's this what if? What if we can't get pregnant again? Getting pregnant with Sage could have just been a fluke. What if this is it for us? But I guess that is where faith comes in--I do have faith that the Lord knows what is best for our family. And even though I complain sometimes about the daily stresses of motherhood, it sure is wonderful and there is nothing else I'd rather be doing with my life. I love them so much and I really wouldn't mind having more to love!
Anyway, I've been thinking lately about how I was sick and prego when the twins were Sage's age. I don't really remember alot of them because I had my head over the toilet or was trying not to have my head over the toilet. Sage spits out new words everyday and it is amazing how well she can imitate her sisters (the good and the bad)! She repeats everything they say and has to do and be everywhere they are. She is a bonafide toddler now and gives really great hugs, too. I love her.
Audrey is sensitive and super loving. Cuddling is her favorite thing to do. I think she would do it all day if she could. She loves to read books to Sage and right now her favorite is Monster at the end of this Book. She has it memorized and we love her reenactment of the tale. I love her. She and Lucy love to chatter chatter chatter. My little birds. They play well together most of the time, which is great for me. Lucy is outgoing and her laugh is infectious. She loves music and dancing. She also loves kisses, as a matter of fact tonight during dinner, she stood up on her chair, leaned forward on the table and said "Daddy, I want a kiss." She got her kiss and went right back to eating. I love her. I really wish they'd stop getting so big. They will be three on Saturday! How does that happen so quickly?
German is enjoying his studies getting a master's in Public Health at A&M. He is fascinated by the unintended consequences of government policy incentives that lead to the rising costs of healthcare. He has been researching diabetes in the U.S. and telling me about how it relates to our food supply. He's interested in urban planning as well because Texas needs more sidewalks/bike lanes, so people can exercise and do it more safely. I mean, seriously, how does a college town have NO bike lanes and few sidewalks?!?!?! He has also been interning at a local hospital and is intrigued by the inner-workings of operating such a massive business. After graduation he would like to work as a policy analyst with hopes to change the disincentives to good health. I am so glad he has found something he feels passionate about and will enjoy doing as a career. He loves to play with the girls and helps out so much around the house. I also love how much he encourages me to just do my best as a mom and supports me in whatever goals I set for myself. I feel super lucky to have such an amazing man for a husband. I sure love him, too.
Well, it's late and I better get ready for bed. I realized I've only posted pictures lately and felt the blog was long overdue for a journal post. I love my little family! Goodnight.
After the VA internship is over next week, German starts another internship in Dallas. We will see less of him, but I will try to stay busy. I think Audrey misses him the most, she asks about him alot and every week when dad kisses the girls goodbye Audrey says, "no daddy, please don't go." Last night she told me that her elephant (the one she sleeps with every night) misses her when she goes away and that he wants to come with her next time. 
