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Big Day

Yesterday was a big day for Caelan.  It was the first day that he had no accidents!!!! and the first day that he counted to 5 all by himself!  He is getting so big!

Trying Something New

Since my sweet Laidy has come into the world I have not found the time I want to for reading my bible.  I used to do it during nap time but now she is awake usually during Caelan's nap time.... and if she is sleeping I want to clean.  So, this morning I was up at 6.15 (because of Laidy) and got some good reading time.  I'm going to try and wake up earlier to get that time.  Start the day off right.  I really hope I can keep it up.

Here is my boy following in my footsteps:

Party time!

Here are just a few photos of the kids from Beka's party!

cheeks

crazy hair

looking for fish

Who is going to be the first to go in?

cute, too bad the sun did some weird things

open for interpretation

Only stopping to think through her escape plan

just cute

cute curly haired girls

Thanks for the fun evening Beka!  Hope you had a great day!

I love my kids!

Sweet

My sweet Laidy wearing her easter dress.  I just thought everyone should see!

Yeah for pooping on the potty!

We got this new potty a little while ago and he likes it a lot better.  Yesterday he ran to the potty and pooped!  He is getting so much better about going on his own and not just waiting for me to take him.  There are still accidents but I think he is finally getting it!

The truth

A lot of people have been asking me lately, "So, how is life with two little ones?"  I usually respond, "Oh, it's great!  She is just so easy, it's just like having one!"  I did feel that way for awhile.  It was so easy and I loved it!  I don't know what changed exactly, if it was more them or me, but it's not so easy anymore.  Adelaide has been sick this last week which makes me worry all the time.  I hear her cough and contemplate throwing the kids in the car and rushing to the hospital before she dies.  Before I am able to finish the thought she has already stopped.  Caelan is growing up so fast and becoming more and more independent which is a nice way of saying I hear the word "NO!"  a lot more often.  He has started hitting which gets me so frustrated.  I have this image of him being the sweetest little boy and always saying, "Yes Mom!"  and having nothing but hugs and kisses for everyone around.  I'm realizing more and more everyday that is not accurate.  He is still very sweet, don't get me wrong, I just have to teach him how to express his emotions.  My brother-in-law says he is just like a large breed puppy.  He is so playful and energetic but can be so destructive in the process.  He just doesn't know all that he is capable of yet.  I am constantly praying for patience and wisdom throughout the day.  If anyone has any hints of things that worked for their hitting kids let me know!  

Swimming Lessons

We had our first swimming lessons today and Caelan LOVED it!  He couldn't stop jumping and kicking.  He had a huge smile on his face the whole time except for right after he went under he looked very surprised!  It was so fun and I we will look forward to the next 9 saturdays!

Fun Contest, Great Jewelry

http://jewllori.blogspot.com/

This is a friend of mine that lives up in Canada and makes lovely jewelry.  She is doing a fun contest that you should check out!

Mother and a Doula

I have been thinking and praying about what I am doing.  It's so easy to feel like I am doing nothing all day.  There are so many days that I never even open our front door (soon to change because of the wonderful summer we are going to have).  I feel insignificant and useless some days.  But at Dox on Sunday I felt like God was speaking to me about my importance as a mother.  Raising my kids to love the Lord our God with all their heart, mind, and strength isn't easy and shouldn't be taken lightly.  Luckily I have parents who did a great job at this and can use them as a reference.  It warmed my heart the other day at dinner to hear Caelan pray, "God, Thank you Thank you.  Amen"  So sweet!  But I need to take this job seriously and know that it what God has called me to.  Also God spoke to me about the importance of being a Doula.  I have to opportunity to greet babies into the world with prayer.  I plan to be praying through each and every birth that I get the privilege of attending.  God wants to use me to encourage women to bring their babies into the world.  This is such a precious and vulnerable time for a women and God has asked me to be there for it.  I am so excited to start getting more involved in the Doulaing! : )  So I have a renewed energy and excitement about where I am and where God is going to take me!