"Venus! Where are you? We're leaving now!" I called out while carrying Elijah, our youngest child.
"Mom! I can't find my shoes! Lucas probably hid them again," my eldest pouted. I set Elijah down and handed him a toy.
"Watch over Elijah for a moment while I find Lucas and your dad," I told her. She nodded and sat beside her little brother.
"Lucas! Where are you?" I called out. I heard him giggle but pretended not to notice as I stepped closer.
"Hmm... where could my little Lucas be?" I teased. He giggled again before suddenly jumping out and tackling me. I caught him in a hug.
"Mommy! I'm not little anymore! I'm a big boy now!" he protested with a frown. He looked so adorable I wanted to pinch his cheeks.
"Alright, alright. You're a big boy now. But tell me, where did you hide your s
