Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Two Special Boys

Before I was a mommy, I was an aunt.  In fact, I owe some of my mommy skills to my oldest nephew, Gavin.  He was really the first baby that I was ever around.  I still feel bad about the time I woke up with Gavin early in the morning when he was a baby to let my sister sleep in and I didn't change his diaper right away.  I just didn't know the rules!  Sorry for being a rookie aunt, Gavin! 

Like my own children, Gavin and Grady are opposites. 

Gavin has brown hair. 
Grady has blonde hair. 

Gavin has brown eyes.
Grady has blue eyes.

Gavin is cautious.
Grady is adventurious.

Gavin turned 5 on Monday.  I cannot believe that he will be heading off to kindergarten in the fall.  Seriously, where does the time go?  It has been so fun to watch him grow and go from riding his tricycle to a "big boy" bike.  I love that Gavin is always eager to hold his little cousin too.  Anytime we are together he has to get his Ethan fix.  I seriously love Gavin's tender heart.  He is going to be a great best friend for someone, and I think he'll be a runner too!!!  Maybe we'll run a race together someday!

 
 
Grady turns 3 today!  Grady is the definition of ornery.  If there is something to climb, he will climb it.  He always seems to be a man on a mission, and I absolutely love that big, ornery smile that he gives everyone.  Grady is only 5 weeks older than Bailey, and it is fun watching them start to interact and play more as they are getting older.  It was hilarious to watch Grady ride down our back driveway (that is a hill) without any brakes on his tricycle when they were here a few weeks ago.  Seriously, no fear.  What a fearless and fun little boy he is!
 
 
 

Happy birthday to two of the best nephews I could ever ask for!  Love you guys!

  


Sunday, May 26, 2013

My Post-Baby Blogging Hiatus is Over

I decided it was time to get back to blogging after my post-childbirth hiatus.  I have written very few  and far between postings since Ethan has been born, but hey, I've been kinda busy.  First off, let me just say that I L.O.V.E. being Bailey and Ethan's mom.  Is motherhood always fabulous?  No, of course not, but as I watch Bailey and Ethan grow, I know without a doubt that it is the best thing I will ever do.

So, a quick kid update:

Bailey talks and talks and talks and sings and talks and talks and talks some more. :)  Scott and I laugh daily at the funny things Bailey says.  I'll try to do better at keeping you informed and writing them down.  Although, I do better at the day-to-day stuff on Facebook.  I cannot believe that Bailey will be three in a little over a month.  She has just started pedaling her tricycle on her own now.  Yesterday, she blew out "birthday" candles (just because) and wished for a car.  We laughed, but I realize this will be reality someday.  Bailey loves to do everything herself, and I am finding that she is also very in tune with other's feelings.  I love this about Bailey.  I love that Bailey is independent and compassionate.  I can already tell that she is going to be a doer, and she will do great things with her life!



Ethan is 8-months-old now and is my roller.  Bailey never rolled, so I am loving the rolling stage with Ethan.  With the second child, I am not as eager for him to crawl and walk like I was with Bailey.  He has also started talking or babbling "dada."  Ethan's personality is so different from Bailey's.  Scott and I always say that Ethan loves to just hang out and enjoy the little things.  How can you not adore the double dimple smile too?  His dimples melt this momma's heart.  I love that Ethan goes with the flow and just enjoys life.  When I put Ethan to sleep in his crib or pick him up out of the crib in the morning, he just smiles at me.  It is wonderful!  Ethan also loves to eat, and I am truly thankful for his love of food that eases this momma's mind.  I just love my content and happy little man! What a blessing he has been!

 
I am so incredibly blessed with two wonderful children!  God is blessing our family of four in many ways, and I can't wait to share more with you in the days and years to come!