Slumber party!!!

So the kids end up in my bed every night but on Friday and Saturday nights I normally let them start off in my bed for "slumber parties".  Since there is no school tomorrow I am letting them tonight.  We're drinking hot chocolate with whipping cream and have been watching Nick Jr.  I am in the middle of Caleb and Layla, two cats, 9 pillows, and two pillow pets all on a queen size bed.  Let's just say part of my left leg is hanging off the bed, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  Every parent(s) have different rules with letting their kids in bed with them.  In the past when they would get in bed with me and Matt he would usually take them back to bed and they would stay there, if they got in at all.  I don't remember feeling strongly one way or the other.  Now that our lives have taken such a turn, if they want to get in bed with me I am happy to allow it.  There are moments I wish I had the whole bed to myself all night long but I know there will come a time when they will stop snuggling me in bed and wanting to have me all to themselves.  I am going to enjoy every minute I get with them.  There may be arguing in the middle of the night of who is touching who (I always get stuck in the middle and much prefer the edge) and usually there is some kind of crumb I am sweeping out of my bed.  One thing I can say is a positive from the divorce is that I have so much alone time with the kids that I think that we are all closer than ever.  I want them to know they can come to me and tell me anything knowing I will love them unconditionally.  There may be consequences they don't enjoy but that is what happens in life.  I will always love them for who they are not just for who I hope they are some day.  Do you ever have slumber parties with your kids?  I highly recommend it.  There's nothing like waking up with your babies snuggled up and draped all over you.  Come on, try it this weekend!  Especially if you live in Marshall and have mid-winter break.  Enjoy those babies!!!