Transition to Two

So we are almost two months into being parents of two kids, and I'd say I think I have a rhythm. Maybe...

Thank goodness Avery has a good routine, and hasn't wavered from it much since Lucy entered the picture. She wakes up around 7:30am, take a 2-3 hr afternoon nap, and goes to sleep around 8:30pm. She has adjusted pretty well to all the changes that bringing a baby home include. She's not acting out, but her regular personality traits (strong willed, active, mischievous...) are just heightened!

Lucy has a good schedule, too! She eats every 3 hrs, and sleeps between 8-9 hrs at night (aaammmaaazzziiinnnggggg!). I am SO thankful to have another good eater/sleeper on my hands! She definitely has a 'fussy time' of day, which is between 6-9pm. Unfortunately that's during dinner, bath time, and bedtime :( It usually gets pretty hectic and tense around here during those three hours, but we're working through it.

From the beginning, I told myself to stick to two important commitments: going to church every week, and going to small group every week. I don't want to miss either of those things. We go to church Saturday night, so it makes Sunday much more relaxed. I'm thankful both girls do well in the nursery/toddler room at church! It allows us to focus much more on why we're there!

I've been getting out more lately, too! Nothing too wild and crazy. Errands, a friend's house, the gym (not with Lucy yet, she's still too little), and the library.

I am SO thankful that I get to stay at home with the girls, and enjoy sweet moments with them. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of days I wish to be in an office somewhere filing paperwork, but I realize that my position as a stay at home Mom is a blessing and a luxury.

We just had our last meal brought to us last Friday. Yup! That's right...7 weeks of meals! We are so blessed! I cooked meals in between the meals brought, but now that we have no more meals being brought, I'm on my own again :)

Overall, I'd say we're doing well! When I have bad days (and boy, do I ever!), I just remind myself that this is a short season of life, and that it will pass. I try to remind myself that one day, I'll actually miss this craziness :)

Here are some pictures from the last few weeks.

Easter through the years

I love looking at pictures, especially ones from the past. I'm an extremely nostalgic person, and bringing 'old' memories back to mind is fun for me!

We had a great Easter this year as a family of 4 + my sister. It was very relaxed, which was perfect for me. I still don't feel like I have a rhythm down pat, although I'm working on it! We went to church in the morning, chilled in the afternoon, had a nice dinner, and then had friends over for dessert. I loved it! Not too lazy, and not too hectic. Just right!

I had the itch to look through past Easters. It's so neat to see how life (and our family) has changed over the years! Take a stroll down memory lane with me, won't you?

 Easter 2009. We did Beach Games in Va Beach with friends

 Easter 2010. My whole family came down for NY. Sam and Stella are so young here!

 Easter 2011. Our first Easter as parents!

 Easter 2012. Avery's first egg hunt.

Easter 2013. Lucy 5 wks old, and Avery 2.5