Having Fun with Jack

It is so much easier to take photos of Jack than Lydia because he stays still!

He makes leg-warmers look manly!

Relaxing during bathtime.  This look gets me every time.  Megan

Happy Jack

Jack has started smiling and cooing for us!  When Lydia was a baby she loved hanging out on her changing pad in the bathroom.  Jack seems to love our bed the same way.  The view of the ceiling fan makes him light up.  It is nice to see him enjoying life.  Megan

The Morning Rush

The first fifteen minutes of our mornings seem to be some of the busiest. Lydia wakes up, sometimes at 7 (yay!), or maybe 6:30 (okay) or 6 (ugh!). She jumps out of bed raring to go, ready for play. This morning it was requesting water play in the sink. "Water mix!?!?! Water mix!?!?!" Milk, diaper change, and hair barrette. Then water play begins. Water is now all over the counter tops and kitchen floor. Oh well, at least she is entertained (and it cleans the floor).  Lucy goes outside for her breakfast. She wants back in almost immediately for her two bones. Lydia wants to tease her with the two bones before giving them to her. Coffee for Mom (yes please!). Lydia is adamant she must make it. I watch closely to make sure she doesn't burn herself in the process. Bottle for Jack is made and ready for him to awake, which hopefully did not occur in the middle of the previous events. Megan

Grandma R's Visit!

Grandma R visited us in San Diego to meet Jack and treat Lydia to glow stick dance parties and nail polish.  Check out my gorgeous manicure!  Megan 

A Prediction

Gonna be handsome.

Just Go

Another quote that has been replaying in my ear is the advice from another mom of two I found on the web. "With two kids, just go.  Gooooo!"  Simply put but right on.  I am learning to face each day with as much energy and enthusiasm I can muster.  Megan

About Lydia

"Don't let yourself become so concerned with raising a good kid that you forget you already have one."  

This was a quote I recently came across that hit home.  Lydia has truly impressed me lately with her acceptance of Jack into our family, kindness towards others on the playground and easy transition to a toddler bed.  Having a newborn highlights how much Lydia has learned in just two and a half years of life.  So proud of the person she has become.  Megan