Andrew's 1st Blue & Gold Banquet

Jacob @ 2 months

Mommy Bootcamp

Whoa Nelly, there are moments each day when I feel like I'm in Mommy Bootcamp.  I think I've got a handle on things, then Jacob decides he doesn't want to eat (and then Mastitis and a dwindling milk supply).  Or Connor decides climbing out of his crib is real fun.  Or we need to go to Costco and I time Jacob's feedings poorly and I end up with a screaming baby with everyone staring at me.  I've tried getting into a workout routine, and it's more stress and hassle than worth it.  Homework and picking up and dropping off. Discipline!  Giving each child enough attention.  Meal planning, shopping, cleaning!  A fussy baby and a crying toddler - who do I attend to first?!  And let's not forget the being up at all hours of the night.  There are times when it's just so overwhelming.  But then I think about how far we've come as a family.  How truly lucky I am.  To have these sweet babies.  To be able to stay home with them.  To snuggle and love on them to my heart's content.  To have a husband that works hard for us and is invested in our lives.  This time, as hard as it is, is fleeting.  I'm just trying to hang on tight and enjoy the ride!

Retirement Plan

Randy calls me around lunchtime everyday, and most of the time, we don't have much to talk about.  But today I asked Randy if he realized that it's almost been 20 years since we've graduated high school (this May marks 17 years).  I think my impending 35th birthday has made me think about how old I'm getting, not that I think 35 is old, but I can't believe how fast time is going.  I mean it feels like just yesterday I graduated high school!  And I feel 18!  (But I don't feel as dumb as I was at 18).  Anyway, it got us talking about how before we know it, we'll be grandparents...and retired.  I told him it made me feel sad to think of my babies all grown up, but he reminded me that I'll still be busy with fun things.  And then we dreamed of what we'll do with our grandbabies.  We want to rent an RV (we decided owning one would be too much hassle) and go visit all the national parks.  Sounds like a plan to me!

That Works, Too

Snow!