July 17 ~ 2011

It is challenging sometimes. I have 4 beautiful young adults that I care alot about. I have a beautiful little boy who is my life. Parenthood changes everything. It seems it is hard to visit us. That we don't have time for much besides Espen. I understand how it must seem and how frustrating it must be. I once gave each of them my total attention and now they must share with one who is much smaller. I understand that it must feel horrible to come & not get to do everything you want when you want. But there is and always will be room in our hearts & lives for each of them. And we are thankful & blessed to have them here for any amount of time. And even more thankful that they are a part of Espen's life. He learns so much from each of them in different ways. I am glad we get to share in each others lives in such a fantastic way. I don't want any of the 4 to feel like I don't have room.... I do.... it is just in a different way and we all have to learn what that is and be flexible with the process and the outcomes... our lives are richer with each other in it...

We have done so much the last days.... a picture tells more than my words....but it is summer... swim lessons, pool, park, play... we have done it all!!