Cheesy feet

This is really for parents of small children or for those who can remember when their children were small. So many times we wish our children were bigger. They need so much attention when they're babies. Constant care, diaper changing, chasing around the house, keeping them out of the cabinets, etc. We really have no time for ourselves. No time to relax. No "me" time. The only time we get to ourselves is after they are in bed for the night. By then, we're so tired, we don't want to do anything. In times of consternation this can make us wish that they would hurry up and grow up so they can take care of themselves. We think, "if they were just a little more independent." Well, I wont judge you too harshly for those thoughts. I've had them a few times myself. Recently I was playing with my 11 month old twin girls. They love when I get on the floor with them. They crawl to me and pounce on me like little lion cubs. We roll around and wrestle. I give them zurburts on their bellies and we laugh. So much fun. So carefree. So innocent. So beautiful. If they've had shoes and socks on all day, they try to take them off the first chance they get. This just gives me something else to play with. I grab their little feet and kiss them and bite them and they giggle so sweetly. Because they've had shoes and socks on all day, their little toes get sweaty and they get a little odor to them. Its natural. In adults its nasty, but with babies its sweet. I like to call them cheesy feet. Not that they smell exactly like cheese, but they do have an odor and the closest thing that I can think of is cheese. Plus, I like the way it sounds and they always laugh. My two older daughters have caught onto it and they say it all the time too. Its so much fun to play with them and smell their little cheesy feet. We laugh so much. At least me and the babies do. I don't play that game with my 4 and 2 year old anymore. They are already past that stage. I know it wont be long and the twins wont play that game anymore either. I know it sounds cliche but, they grow up so fast. It doesn't take long. Enjoy your little ones. I promise you that one day you will long for those sweet little "cheesy feet". I hope you and your family have a wonderful Saturday.

LW