I am amazed how quickly time goes by. Each day feels like we have something going on or somewhere to be. I can't imagine what it would be like to have older kids in school, sports, church, activities, etc. I will not take for granted the time I have now. Each day is a reminder to enjoy each moment because they go by so quickly. We have been involved with church, helping with curriculum, small group, a mom's group at our house, Chad trying to finish his master's degree and me substitute teaching here and there. That doesn't include our visits to the library for story time, walks to the park, fitting a run in here and there. (I am sure this is minimal for many people, but for us, it is keeping us busy!!)
So, that brings me to the most amazing husband, girl and boy I have ever known. Chad and I have run a couple of 5Ks together, and have a couple more coming up. I really enjoy running, especially because it gives me some QUIET, alone time! Chad is so supportive and encourages me with each new thing I accomplish, small as they are. (He's a REAL runner, as I like to call him) Our little tootsies are so much fun, growing so much each day, and learning things all the time. Here's a little update on them. Enjoy!
Little Miss:
*Big girl potty
*Talks a ton...I could write post after post of all the things she says. A recent funny one was when she wanted to say good-bye to the park. She leaned, waved and shouted "Bye park. I will see you later. I will text you on your phone!" Really?? She knows what texting is??
*Loves to take care of her babies, and her little brother
*Loves to walk around the block, go on wagon rides, play at the park, anything involving outside, she is game
*Dancing, dancing, dancing
*Trying on and changing her clothes a zillion times
*Angelina Ballerina
Boogie (as we proudly call him)
*Crawling
*2 Teeth have finally made their grand appearance
*Waving
*Says Dada, Mama, Hi, Bye and something like ba for ball
*Clapping
*Eats tons!
*LOVES his big sis. He has to think she is the best thing in the world. She can sure make him smile when she plays with him
Love them, so much! Thank you God for my family and letting me be home to be mommy. I am so grateful!
Who doesn't love a trip to the beach? Sandy shores? Lapping waves? Time by the pool? Oh, yes, I do!! We took a little trip down to the beach last week to celebrate Chad's graduation, Micah's birthday, and our anniversary. It is supposed to be a yearly trip, although we skipped last year since Micah was so young. Claire and Micah both had a great time! Chad's family came too, so we stayed in a condo to have some more space. We spent a lot of time on the beach as well as at the pool. It's funny how Claire was a little intimidated at first but was the last to want to go in to call it a day. She swam herself out every chance she got. It was so nice to be able to relax and be away from our normal daily activities. I am so thankful our kids traveled well and enjoyed our time away!
