There is much to be said for enjoying your children as they get older. So many times they just get farmed out to school, sports, after school activities and you blink your eyes and they are teenagers who don't particularly want to spend time with you. Enjoy each stage and look forward to the next. Maybe that would help Mrs. Chrome too. There is something nice about having everyone potty trained, old enough to take places and see and do things. It is ok to miss the smell, the touch, the comfort of holding a beautiful little baby but there is something beautiful in each stage of development.
Karen
PS I feel you on the hotel room issue. Kids never sleep that well in hotel rooms, there is no privacy. It is crazy. We will be doing it next weekend.
