One Crazy Career

Mom of two. It's been over 3 years for me to be able to process that I will be/ am a mother. However, as mentioned before, I still have those moments of complete shock, "are these really my kids?". I'm not sure if that's normal, but it's honest.

So, sitting in my backyard, enjoying a wonderful picnic lunch with my two naked boys, I take in the picture: two bare bums on the cowboy blanket. One eating a brie and turkey sandwich, the other creating drooling pools over the poor quilted buckaneer's head. I check out the yard. To my left, a soccer goal, baseball hitting device, various sports paraphenalia--bats, hockey sticks, golf clubs, soccer balls, basketballs, etc. In the center, a Johnny Jumper hanging from the tree, a stroller parked loaded with toys, ready for a burly baby to sit back in it, and to my right, sand toys, an alligator pool, a tree swing, and a pair of new big boy underwear laying so casually by the bush now covered with 2-yr old urine. Is this really me? Is it really happening? Before I get overwhelmed with it all, Everett "toots" and Carter starts laughing so hard he causes me and Everett to get the giggles as well. This is my life, people. Two naked bums and a back yard filled with toys. Loving almost every minute of it.

Moving on Up



Easy E is 5 months!

This is a bit of catch up, but I needed to record it, none-the-less...

Everett, this past month has been *interesting*. You're a vocal lad, however, you started to really let us know when you were bored, wanted to be held, or just wanted a say in things. You are a happy camper but do demand some attention at times. You cut your first tooth! We never even knew you were teething (how one can ignore the gnawing and drool-patrol, I don't know).

This past month, you:
-rolled both ways consistently
-found your thumb! We gave you a lovey and you took right to it. Not as avid as a thumb sucker as brother, but I think you're working your way there. Precious, yes, but note to self: start saving for braces for both boys!
-started babbling! Very advanced, indeed! You now say "dadadada" and "babababa"
-started taking a bottle. PRAISE GOD!
-started taking a paci. Sure helps shut your trap at times!
-cut your first tooth, bottom right
-started reaching for faces, especially Mommy's when nursing or brother when he's anywhere near you!
-your eye color has changed. You definitely have Papa & Auntie Kristen's eye color. Whatever you wear depends on their color. They can be anything from blue to green to brown.
-you're still ginormous!



We love you so much and are so grateful for you.