I love this pic from Christmas. This is typical of Neal and me and all of our kids. The tend to treat us like furniture. It really is sweet that they love us so much they can't bear to be away from us, but sometimes I just don't enjoy it. Especially when the day is over and it's almost time to go to bed. We're tired (doesn't Neal look like he's enjoying the snuggle fest as much as Ally is) and I just want to sit and listen to silence.  While the kids seem to be getting their second or third wind.   So when I came across this quote the other day I thought is was perfect for us.

Parents, remember that now is your opportunity. You may feel yourself harrasssed as you struggle through the days with children, but you are living the happiest and the most golden years of your life. As you tuck them into their beds at night, please be kind to them. Let them hear a kind voice amid all the angry, vile voices that they will hear throught life.Let there be an anchor to which these little ones can turn when all else fails.The Lord will help you so to do....Harold B. Lee