Valentine Chalkboard
The Mr. probably makes it home only about 2 or 3 nights a week in time for dinner, Â which is ok, because when he does he totally takes over bedtime duty while I clean up the kitchen (which may be code for drink a glass of wine and relax…). I love listening to him and the kids rumbling around upstairs and it’s always some version of this…
“I love you”
“I love you more!”
“I love you most!”
Well, I love you more than most!!!
I love you MORE than the most-est!!
and on and on it goes…erupting into a fit of giggles…
just a knock down drag out “who loves you more” argument,
followed by a tickle fight,
which turns into a wrestling match,
ending in a story made up of princesses and knights doing battle on the stock market
(he could really write an interesting children’s book about magic castles and 401k plans…)
Then there’s the good night kisses and hugs,
one more drink of water, one more potty break,
and then the sweet silence of bedtime.
All the while I’m down in the kitchen doing the dishes (ok, and sipping a glass of wine) secretly knowing I’m the one who loves them all the most….most-est :)
I’m in love with your chalkboard and it’s message. Even better is the back story behind the message! I’ll say it again, your blog is my favorite and this post was a great way to start the day!
Enjoy listening to those moments…all while sipping your wine :)
Thanks so much Carin, you totally made my day!
SWEETEST post ever. Seriously. I got a big smile reading it ~ I can only imagine how it makes YOU smile listening to all the love in your home. This made my day. p.s. LOVE your blog ~ the most-est! [your neighbor in Wisconsin]
Thanks so much Lynn! Glad we are smiling fools together :)
Hi Kelly, Loved the chalkboard and the sweet story that goes with it. have a great weekend, Lisa
Adorable. We played the same games when our kiddos were
Little too. Love it !!
Daddies have such a way of getting the kids so, um, excited at bedtime, no? It definitely isn’t quiet when my husband is putting the kids to bed? They love it, though. :)
I know I always tell him he is making it harder on himself getting them riled up, but he loves playing with them :)
sweet post. sounds just like the sounds of what is going on at our house except… it never fails when they are all tucked in after the potty, one last drink of water, one last hug, one last kiss…..” I forgot to have my snack, I am hungry”!
So cute! I remember doing the same thing with my kiddos when they were little. Enjoy it while you can, time goes by so quickly!
I know I already feel it, my little girlie turns 6 next month eek!
Well I love this post the most-est! Seriously, nothing in the world is better than seeing/hearing/feeling the love of family! PS is that chalkboard new? or did you paint your other one? I love the white!
It’s the old one moved over onto a different wall and painted white :) I’m so tricky!!
Such a cute post! I love reading your blog every day! Oh and your family and house is gorgeous! I wish I was your neighbor I love your taste in decor you could help me decorate mine! Have a great night! Jamie Harris
Thanks Jamie you are too sweet, we should totally be neighbors :)