We have been on vacation in So Cal for the past two weeks. We originally thought we'd only stay for one week...but Ryan and my family convinced us to stay longer :)
We had a lot of fun and pictures will be coming but we have a few things we don't want to forget...
Jacob is getting his third tooth! So that's why he's been so grumpy.
Tyler started potty-training himself the first of the month and he's pretty much a pro. He's had a few accidents, but fewer than 5 in a month...not bad! He is so cute in his little "unawears"
Looking forward to time to really blog and fill in the details.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
29 Months & 7 Months...The ramblings of a Mom
I can't believe how fast time is going by. I was just telling Ryan last night how sad I am that our baby is already 7 months old (tomorrow) and Tyler will be 2 1/2 next month. It's been a great learning experience with two- probably one of the biggest challenges of my life so far, actually.
I love having two kids, I am blessed that I was able to have two kids, and I think Heavenly Father must have a good sense of humor entrusting these darling boys to me.
I used to think I was smart, now I know better. I used to think I was organized, now I know better. I used to think I was patient, now I know better. I used to think I knew what it meant to budget, now I know better. Most importantly, I used to think I knew what it meant to love and be loved, now I know better.
Thinking about these two boys almost always brings me to tears...at this stage of life about half of the time the tears are tears of joy the other half of the time they are tears of frustration. I know this is just a stage- but it is a stage that I feel completely unequipped to handle.
Nobody tells you how challenging being a parent can be. Whereas I am completely overwhelmed, I am also very grateful that my parents went through the same thing and they were willing to persevere for me. Being a parent challenges me in ways I couldn't imagine. Working with kids for 7 years, you'd think I would have been prepared...but it still stings to have my own kid disobey me, throw fits, tell me "no", and be stubborn. Not to mention attempting to figure out how you like to parent and how your spouse likes to parent and somehow meeting in the middle. Parenting is one thing that I don't think you can truly know how you feel until you're right in the middle of it. What will you do when your kid talks back? How many treats are okay? When will we potty train? Should you spank? What about time outs?...
Attempting to teach a two-year-old has proven to test the limits of my patience. I hope that it is because I realize how important it is for these boys to grow up valiant and stalwart from the very beginning. I hope it is because I'm trying to prepare them for the difficult situations they will face in the world that awaits them...Most likely, my lack of patience is due to sleep-deprivation and forgetting who I am. Sweet little Tyler doesn't know yet how important his role will be-and I can only guess, and Jacob still has that adorable, innocent twinkle in his eye that can lead you to believe he will work miracles someday.
Isn't it interesting how all those things your parents said to you growing up really are true?! "I only want what's best for you", "One day you'll thank me", "This hurts me more than it hurts you", "I love you no matter what"...the list goes on and on.
Although I may have made my fair share of mistakes so far with Tyler and Jacob I am always willing to pray for help and look forward to another day to try again and do better.
I can't believe how fast they grow up. I only hope that I have time to fix what I have done wrong and teach these boys what they need to know. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have kids, to stay home and (attempt to) raise them right, and to have a husband who is willing to work so hard for what he deserves.
Here's to another day, another month, another year. Can't wait to see just how amazing my boys turn out to be. Love you both more than you know.
Love,
Mom
I love having two kids, I am blessed that I was able to have two kids, and I think Heavenly Father must have a good sense of humor entrusting these darling boys to me.
I used to think I was smart, now I know better. I used to think I was organized, now I know better. I used to think I was patient, now I know better. I used to think I knew what it meant to budget, now I know better. Most importantly, I used to think I knew what it meant to love and be loved, now I know better.
Thinking about these two boys almost always brings me to tears...at this stage of life about half of the time the tears are tears of joy the other half of the time they are tears of frustration. I know this is just a stage- but it is a stage that I feel completely unequipped to handle.
Nobody tells you how challenging being a parent can be. Whereas I am completely overwhelmed, I am also very grateful that my parents went through the same thing and they were willing to persevere for me. Being a parent challenges me in ways I couldn't imagine. Working with kids for 7 years, you'd think I would have been prepared...but it still stings to have my own kid disobey me, throw fits, tell me "no", and be stubborn. Not to mention attempting to figure out how you like to parent and how your spouse likes to parent and somehow meeting in the middle. Parenting is one thing that I don't think you can truly know how you feel until you're right in the middle of it. What will you do when your kid talks back? How many treats are okay? When will we potty train? Should you spank? What about time outs?...
Attempting to teach a two-year-old has proven to test the limits of my patience. I hope that it is because I realize how important it is for these boys to grow up valiant and stalwart from the very beginning. I hope it is because I'm trying to prepare them for the difficult situations they will face in the world that awaits them...Most likely, my lack of patience is due to sleep-deprivation and forgetting who I am. Sweet little Tyler doesn't know yet how important his role will be-and I can only guess, and Jacob still has that adorable, innocent twinkle in his eye that can lead you to believe he will work miracles someday.
Isn't it interesting how all those things your parents said to you growing up really are true?! "I only want what's best for you", "One day you'll thank me", "This hurts me more than it hurts you", "I love you no matter what"...the list goes on and on.
Although I may have made my fair share of mistakes so far with Tyler and Jacob I am always willing to pray for help and look forward to another day to try again and do better.
I can't believe how fast they grow up. I only hope that I have time to fix what I have done wrong and teach these boys what they need to know. I am so grateful for the opportunity to have kids, to stay home and (attempt to) raise them right, and to have a husband who is willing to work so hard for what he deserves.
Here's to another day, another month, another year. Can't wait to see just how amazing my boys turn out to be. Love you both more than you know.
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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