All my children

We worked pretty hard today. The chicken coop area is fully enclosed. We are moving the compost pile to a different location, so all the kids had shovels. It started pouring rain during our "homesteading" but we all kept working. The kids put in varying amounts of effort. Its going to take some time to work the city out of them. It was pretty cute watching them dig. Even #5 was playing in the mud. It occurred to me, I haven't said much about my kids. I don't want this blog to focus on them but they are definitely included. At first,  most readers knew my children personally but I think that has changed. I'm going to give a hopefully honest but slightly biased description of each.

#1- She is almost 12 years old. She is very sensitive, intelligent, kind, naturally gifted, and spoiled. She is emotional and affectionate. She pouts and cries a lot. Things come easily to her(ie: music, archery, school). She is a great dancer. She is social and into Pop culture. She is pretty bossy and tends to be a perfectionist. She takes on too much responsibility of caring for her siblings. She wants to grow up too fast. She sneaks candy and her tablet. She doesn't like to get in trouble. She has my sarcastic sense of humor.

#2- This one is feisty. She was born early nearly dying. She is a fighter. At 7, she is curious, impulsive, and creative. She doesn't listen overly well. She is really smart...in a way that almost makes things harder for her. She questions everything and test limits. Consequences are not a big deal to her. She adores her older sister and daddy. She writes songs, poems, stories that are way beyond her years. She gets distracted easily. She is playful and silly. When she puts her mind to it, she works very hard. She can be shy but seems to be growing out of it a bit. She may have some issues with anxiety and over stimulation.

#3 He is a wonderful spoiled 4 year old little boy. The son I wanted but thought Id never have. He is super sweet and sensitive. He is gentle and funny. He loves to cuddle, but also wrestle. He doesn't sleep overly well, however has endless amounts of energy. He is manipulative, dishonest, and sneaky.  He has speech issues. He has hilarious facial expressions and body movements. He likes to make people laugh. He's definitely a Mama's boy.

#4 This little guy is 2 now. He is just adorable. His blue eyes and smile are breathtaking. He loves being a big brother. He is pretty tough and a good listener. He gets jealous for Mommy's attention. He is generally super sweet natured although he has a mean side...especially if he is tired. He is the happiest child in the world when he wakes up in the morning or when someone comes home. His enthusiasm is contagious.

#5 My baby boy just turned 1. He is the perfect baby. He has beautiful features and lots of hair. Except for the oldest the rest were big headed bald babies. He is affectionate and dramatic. He learns very quickly. He speaks a few words, walked quickly, and goes with the flow of our big family like a pro. He is a big fan of mommy. He gives great hugs. He is shy around strangers.

Of course I could not possibly sum up the magic that is my children in a few sentences but it's a glimpse.