The synonym for parenting must be ironic!

Every now and again it hits me...this thing we call parenting is so ironic. 
There are some days I just need a break form my sweet, talkative, always going 3 year old.  Usually he goes to play at Grandma's house once a week so I get that break and he and Grandma have bonding time.  It really is a wonderful situation we are truly blessed with.  Yesterday was one of those days that Easton got to go to Grandma's house for the day, but then also got to have a sleep over.  While I have to admit it has been truly busy around here with the daycare kids returning and adding Griffin to the mix, I was looking forward to the quiet day.  But somewhere between enjoying the quiet and getting things done that sometimes get over looked with an infant and 3 year old needing all my attention, I realized how very much I missed my son.  He is what makes up my days and nights and it is truly too quiet with out him here.  While Chris and I were enjoying a nice dinner of steaks and salad last night, we looked at each other and Chris remarked about how quiet dinner was.  Easton is so social and verbal and curious about everything that there is never a moments peace until bedtime.  But through out the last 2 years of all this conversation we have become dependant on it.  When he is gone we miss it!  HOW IRONIC.
Today, as things were getting busy and hectic with the kids I looked at Griffin and how much he has grown.  Again, I have to admit that I am way OK with him growing quickly out of the infant stage, as it is not my favorite.  But, as I am trying to get him to sleep since he is obviously tired, I stare down at my youngest son and just watch him.  I think to myself I could probably just hold you and watch you sleep all day.  So cuddly in my arms and the sweet innocence of his face.  The sleeping eyes with lashes resting so peacefully on his cheeks.  The way his rosebud lips part ever so much and the sweet smell of baby's breath flowing out.  The way his dimpled fingers are splayed across his face so delicately!  Chris and I are done having babies and I am so OK with that, but it was truly a bittersweet moment.  Again, I say HOW IRONIC!
Anyway, those are my sappy musings for today!