Small people invade my planet.

As many of you are aware, I have some dear friends, Madison's Mom and Dad. Now that they have had kid #2 (Nathan), I am thinking I will rename them to MN Mom and MN Dad. Anyhoo.

This weekend, MN Mom & Dad, Madison and Nathan arrive at my house. Madison is 2.5 and cute as all get out, Nathan is just 2 months and MN Mom and Dad are, well, tired :) As to be expected with two little ones, both of them take turns sleeping, showering, breathing alone and talking because two kiddos take a considerable amount of energy.

I invite them down often, as I enjoy spending time with them and to remember that the grass isn't always greener, for them or me.

Last night I spent the evening crawling around my house, trying to determine what items would interest a 2.5 year old and I put them (if breakable or valuable) up as high as I knew she could not reach. Much easier to just have them out of reach or sight than to spend 2 days saying "no no no no no." I've done this as long as they've had Madison, just to let them relax when they are at my house too -- I don't want them spending all weekend putting things out of her reach when in reality, I should have done it.

As for the kids, I love them. Unconditionally. Love to hold them, love to play with them, love to be silly with them. They make me laugh and smile.

Do I want one tomorrow? Uh, no. A whole host of things has to happen before I have kids, not the least of which being I need a, ahem, partner for that sort of activity. Not just for the creating (as I'm sure I could no doubt find a partner for that rather easily) but for the continued raising of, caring for and educating of the child(ren). Call me picky, whatever.

We'll be attending a local indoor pool while they are here and will likely eat at a couple of their favorite restaurants. And we'll laugh -- often and hard, about anything that amuses us.

I've missed them. Glad they are coming this weekend.

(side note to the Sharkfamily: You are most welcome. Enjoy the stout. You know I will be.)