We did so much, as always! I want to teach my kids to live life to the fullest and do anything and everything they ever want to. We did just that for the past 12 weeks. We visited just about every park in northern virginia- my slogan for a few weeks was "another day, another park" we walked close to 100 miles, we went everywhere, we hung out with grandma a ton and just love spending all this time with her, we did the pool A LOT, and just about anything and everything I could think of to do outside!! We had WONDERFUL weather and so many playgroups with my friends! Once again I had the best 12 weeks ever. I give a HUGE shout out to all stay at home moms and daycare people. I have never had a day at the office that was quite as demanding as some of the days I had home with these two munchkins, kudos to you!
My kiddos, what I've learned:
Ryan- I learned that Ryan is just the coolest little guy ever. He is so smart and always wants to learn more, he is very inquisitive and observant. He talks all day long and says everything he sees. He is extremely stubborn like both of us, sweet as can be, wants to be independent and frustrated when he can't be, he's a rebel and likes to push the limits, and loves to do what he isn't supposed to be doing just like someone I know (ME!). My prediction is that he will be extremely successful in whatever path he chooses and very competitive (like both of us) to be the best and whatever he does. These past three month have been an amazing chance for me to watch him change, develop, learn, and get to know each other even more. I love my little Ry Ry more than anything in this world and would do anything to see that super special and beautiful smile on his face every second!!
Emily- She is just gorgeous and so happy and smiley. She literally smiles all the time and wants to talk so bad with her coo's. She loves to be held which makes me think she is going to be cuddly and lovey. She is also very observant like her brother and wants to be facing out and seeing whats going on all the time. She is laid back which of course I have learned the second one has to be. She responds to my voice which melts my heart every time. Emily is like this perfect little doll baby and I can't wait to see what she becomes and what she looks like as each day, week, month goes bye. We got to do some good bonding over these past 3 months and I just love this little girl more than anything in the world! I can't get enough of her and look forward to seeing her every second I don't, except when she is sleeping through the night and I get a full nights sleep :)
What I've learned about my husband:
2 kids is a lot, there is always something that needs to be done. There is always something going on and someone needing attention. I myself need and desire attention. I have learned more than ever that Eric is such a patient and loving dad and husband. Watching him with Ryan and Emily makes me fall in love with him all over again. Ryan is obsessed with his daddy, and while I am breast feeding Emily they have gotten a lot of time together. Emily has him wrapped around his finger twice I think. Listening to him talk about his little girl his just the sweetest thing I have ever heard. Eric and I have definitely had our moments but at the end of the day we try to always remember we are on the same team. We sit there often and just look at our life and reflect on how lucky and blessed we are with the miracles we have and everything in that moment is perfect!
What I've learned about myself:
I have learned that I actually can be patient. I think when you love something so much there really is no other choice. I have learned that really nothing in this world is important as family, immediate and extended. This includes my friends that I consider family, I am not sure what I would do without them. I have learned what real conversations and real relationships are like and have had so many great one with great friends over the past few months. I have learned that life is short, way to short to be anything BUT happy, with that I am working to change myself and some of my outlooks and views on life and people. I have learned to lose track of time and just enjoy the moment not worrying about the next.
It's amazing that a little person that is 20 months old and an even littler person that is 12 weeks old can teach you so much about life. When I look at the world through Ryan's eyes I see the innocence in the world and the simple joys of just being alive. He knows no anger, no sadness, no stress, no negativity, it's just all happy and smiles (until he doesn't get his way of course) and it makes me want to see the best in things too. It has taught me to see the beauty in the simple things in life. I also reaffirmed my desire to take a picture of everything, I don't want to forget any of this!!
It's amazing how much we have all learned and grown in just 12 weeks, we all have. I am so so so thankful for my family and I could not be more in love with each and every one of them than I am now. Family's aren't perfect but yours is perfect for you!
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