He lets Namara "help" him feed the cattle and horses, though I'm sure it slows him down immensely. He takes Tobin out and lets him ride the horses. He lets them both climb all over him on the couch, and the laughter that ensues makes my heart happy.
Yesterday, as soon as Chris got home Namara wanted to put her shoes on so she could go feed with uncle Chris. I noticed that it was taking longer to feed than usual, so I walked outside and saw that Chris had the kids on the 4-wheeler feeding the "big" cows. The looks on their faces said it all: they could die of happiness, seriously.
I couldn't get a picture as they were riding, because that would have shown even more than this picture. Chris was looking for the sled so he could take them out in the field.
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(even Chris is smiling and laughing in this photo, which means he's okay with it)
He is seriously so good with them and such a good sport about things (because let's be honest, Tobin and Namara aren't always the easiest kids to have around.) Even after he comes back inside he continues to play with them, which melts my heart. I'm sure he would love to just relax or take it easy, but I can assure you that does not happen with these two in tow.
(Namara's face says it all!)
Last night after I had put the kids to bed, Namara came down the stairs crying, and she climbed into bed with us and immediately fell asleep. Not long after Tobin came down the stairs having a bad dream, and Chris picked him up and put him in bed with us too. I don't know of very many people who would do that, and it makes me so happy inside to know that he is mine forever.
I love Chris so much, and watching him so easily become "Uncle Chris" makes me excited for the day he becomes "Daddy"
