Father knows best

My husband became a father almost 4 years ago. I believe that was the scariest time in his adult life. He was worried, nervous, and thrilled at all times. I don't think he slept until Claire was at least 6 months old. She was precious and she was his new life. He began to see things in a different light. He changed. He softened. Watching him be a father to Claire was a joy.

When Ben entered the world, things this time around were much less scary. Another baby was great and a boy was wonderful. Now he had one of each. He took it in stride and enjoyed his new life with Ben and Claire. He changed. He softened more. Watching him be a father to Ben & Claire was amazing.

Sam came into the world at home and there was no fear. This was the third time and he felt relaxed. Another soul to nurture and another person that fit perfectly into the fold. His new life with 3 children delighted him even more. He changed. He softened even more. Watching him be a father to Sam, Ben, & Claire is my life.

She flies through the air with the greatest of ease!

For Easter we decided to get the kids a butterfly pavilion and "Raise" caterpillars into butterflies. We sent away for for our caterpillars and soon enough they came in the mail. They were very tiny and fuzzy and the kids were so excited. We did have to explain that we can't hold them as caterpillars don't like that.

They ate and ate for 2 weeks and before we knew it they were huge and fat. The kids watched them every day waiting for them to build their cocoons and begin to transform. One morning all 5 caterpillars were snug in their cocoons and now we waited for them to emerge as butterflies. The day before Trav, Sam, and I left for Denver one butterfly hatched. I have never seen the kids so excited! They demanded that we let it go right then and there and so we did. I was amazed that they didn't want to keep it. I was prepared for tears and trying to explain that it needs to be free. We have truly wonderful children who never even gave thought to keeping it.

The rest hatched while we were in Denver and when we got home we released the rest. Both kids got to hold them before they flew away. I am excited to get more as it was fun for us to experience as a family. I recommend that anyone with kids do this. It was fun, exciting, and educational. Next time I will have to be faster with my camera though. Butterflies are fast.