After 2 1/2 months home, we feel finally settled and in a normal swing of things. We definitely have our share of holy-cow-two-toddlers-is-tough moments... but then comes a hug and smooch from Lainey, or Ezra's first "I wud you Mommy".
And this past week we finally deflated the air mattress in Lainey's room and I can now lay her down straight in her crib. She finally feels safe and secure enough to lay down and let us leave her. We don't even have any tears (usually)! It's. awesome!
We have also been finding a new rhythm with BJ being back to work, especially since a couple days each week he leaves before the kids wake up and is back after they are in bed for the night. It's been an adjustment, but overall we are just so thankful for the long maternity and paternity leaves we were able to have together as a family helping Lainey settle in. Our boys were both born in the winter, so having time off to enjoy the summer all together was awesome!
This past weekend I took the kids up to Granger (8 hours round trip) to see my parents and have a another celebration for Lainey's homecoming and 1st birthday (that we missed). It was so awesome seeing everyone and for them to be able to meet our precious girl! I also got to visit my amazing friend Kate... but forgot to take pictures!
So here's a little photo catch-up!
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| The babies have eaten their weight in freeze-pops this summer! |
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| Why yes, that is my daughter sitting int he dog's water dish. :) And by the way... her fear of the beast is gone! |
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| Just hanging with my cuz... eatin' some cheese. :) |
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| Blurry, but cute! These babies like to HUG (without prompting)! Having two toddlers can be tough... but also pretty sweet! |
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| A very rare moment of my wild man... sitting still. |
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| The house in progress across the street has provided much entertainment for our little ones! So many cool trucks! |
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| About to watch Canaan's first soccer game. |
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| Snacks with Nana & Pops. |
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| Lots of waves from Guh Guh! |
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| She loves water bottles! |
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| Watching some good ole' PBS. |
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| Cute as a button, this one! |
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| Pudding! |
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| Stinkers. |
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| Helping Papa John make a fort! |
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| Exploring Mommy's childhood home (from age 11+ anyway!). |
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| Pigtails! |
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| Getting ready to celebrate! |
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| Canaan and GG Lake |
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| Beautiful Emelia! |
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| Our sweet family that all came to meet and celebrate Lainey! |
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| Ezra & Uncle Eric |
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| Four generations of women |
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| Playing chase with Grandma Sue before bed |
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| Peek-a-boo! |
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