Me, Myself & I

Ok, it seems odd to post a picture of me in the dressing room but... I wanted to mark down the day I fit into jeans and felt awesome!  I have been exercising everyday, how could I not with 2 toddlers around, and making healthy food choices.I didn't know it was going to be so rewarding to buy new jeans!
I saw Old Navy was having a jean sale this week. So, while we were out and the boys were napping in the car I decided to run in and try on a pair. I took in a few pairs and never thought it would go so smooth.
I wrote this to remind myself how good I feel when I exercise and take care of myself. As a Mom your instinct is to take care of everyone else but there is nothing wrong with making time to take care of yourself. I have learned that taking care of myself has made me a happier more energetic patient person.

Motherhood

At the end of June my parents went back to Indianapolis and Keith's new career had him leaving for most of the week.
I will be honest I was nervous about being a single parent for 5 days in a row. How would I make every meal? Run errands? Could I keep the boys entertained? Oh, and bedtime... I didn't want to think too much about that one.
And then we were alone and we were fine. More then fine, we are happy together. We laugh a lot and we cry too. Logan has grown as a big brother. Learning to help Everett and to be patient. Everett grew more independent and loves his brothers attention. They talk and play as brothers and it's so sweet. They disagree but that is learning to be in a family.
I have grown as a Mom. I learned to push myself, to try new adventures as a trio, and that it's ok to if everything doesn't go as planned. I can handle it. I am more confident as a mother and a women; my boys helped me find this happy place.
I have honestly never been this content. There is no better company then my two boys.

Boys

It's in their genes to make faces!

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This little guy is the sweetest big brother Everett could ask for.

He is such a cutie! He is talking all the time, repeats what we say and repeats books while we read them. He knows the abc's, colors and shapes. He knows all of our full names. He loves Elmo! He loves to run and ride his bike. Since the Olympics he wants to play Volleyball. He helps his brother with things. He sings all day. He loves cars and trucks. He helps me clean up. He runs to the door when Keith comes home. He makes sure that Keith says hello to mommy and baby. He has the brightest smile and gives the sweetest hugs and kisses.

Yes, I know how lucky I am and I try to live in the moment everyday with these boys.

 

I don't want to forget...

 

I want to remember all these funny, silly, adorable things that Everett is doing right now. 

He likes to ...

-walk around and rub his belly button

-he says 'yeah' with a big smile to most questions we ask

-he loves dogs! he says 'woof, woof' and spots a dog on our morning walks a mile away

-he gets into EVERYTHING

-he watches Logan very closely and wants to play with whatever he is playing with

-he dances as soon as he hears a tune

-he can push any button he sees

-he can bring us a book if you tell him which one

-he has his favorite books that he can find on the bookshelf

-he likes Elmo

-he likes Selby

-he loves to give kisses to mommy, daddy and logan

-when he's tired he puts his head down on our chests

-and he puts himself to sleep

  

 I love watching Everett grow into a toddler, he is an amazing little boy!

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Everett

 

Well our Everett is one year old! I know, I can and can't believe it. To celebrate we took a family trip to the zoo! Logan and Everett loved it so much the week before they thought Daddy needed to see the animals too. We had a great hot summer day together. Seeing the bright smiles on their faces, being all together, it's days like these I would freeze in time.

We came home and did the birthday routine, presents and cake. Logan helped Everett open his gifts and also showed him how to play with the new toys. ;) 

This little boy, our Everett, has been a light in our lives since the day we found out he would be joining our family.

 

Home

 

This is us. We are having such a good time as a family. The boys are doing new things everyday. Logan loves Elmo, loves running, loves beach volleyball on the Olympics! Everett is into everything, watches everything Logan does, gives kisses, points to what he wants, and is in constant motion! This week the boys have been really playing together it so sweet to watch their relationship grow.

An exciting day at the Zoo!