Being radical

Last night we were looking at a pair of shoes that we got for little Kade. They are so small! Getting ready for the boys has been a lot of fun. Fortunately we have enough bedrooms that we can all fit pretty easily.  The little girls (Kolya and Karwen) are already sharing a room. They have become such unbelievable friends - truly amazing. It made sense for KG to share with Kai to encourage bonding and give Kellin some of the joy and responsibility of sharing so much with Kai. That leaves one bedroom. But really? Put little Kade in a room all by himself? After being alone for so long? Maybe he could squeeze in with KG and Kai? But then Kenley looked a bit sad and thought she might like to share. So, we played a bit of musical rooms (which is very familiar in our house) and Kenley will share with Kade and we will have a family room down the hall. At some point Kenley will probably move back there.  All in all, this really feels balanced and right, somehow. Of course, if we have learned anything through parenting our children, balance comes and goes and often the things that you expect to be simple are not. So we make our plans and I think about all the things that will have to change. Fortunately, the kids are unbelievably awesome about working with the changes and embracing what we joyously call radical ideas.