Working Mama

So last week I went back to work....this is a big thing for me! I have been home with my kids for the last 2 years! Basically since Jr was born. I have loved every minute of it. Now that Sophia is 7 months, I thought it was about time. So far, it is going absolutely great! I found a girl to watch the kids at my house 3 days a week and then they get some grandma time for the other 2 days. I think the kids are doing great with it. I wasn't so worried about Jr, since they are at my house I knew he would be fine with all "his" stuff. I was a little worried about Sophia, just because she has been with mama since she was born. But she is doing surprisingly well. By the afternoon she is usually done and a bit crabby but I know she will get better as time goes on. It is great too because I work, literally, 4 minutes from home. So I am still "around" if needed.

But I think it will be a great experience for everyone. It is great for me to get out and be an "adult" again. I definitely need that. I need to get a schedule down for the evenings though.....if only I could pay the babysitter to make dinner too?! My poor husband has had to deal with leftovers and take out the last week. I am just so exhausted when I get home. I feel like I never stop (which I don't basically. lol) But that is okay, I know it will take me a couple weeks to get used to. And in the meantime, Jr is ecstatic he now has two little kids to play with every day!

My dad, my hero

As some of you may or may not know, I lost my dad 2 weeks ago to Parkinsons. He suffered years with this and was so strong. He truly was a great man and I have so many great memories with him! I am so thankful Jr was able to become close to him during his last years. And I know dad held on so he was able to meet Sophia! He loved his grandkids so much and was so proud of all they do. Even in his last days, Jr would always run up to hid bed and grab "pe-paw's" hand. Jr is so sweet and always knew! He will always be remembered with the most love in everyone's lives he touched. Love you dad!

This picture is my favorite. You can tell how much love is there!

xoxoxoxo

Sibling Love

Saying that Jr is in love with Sophia is an understatement. He is completely smitten with her. The first thing he does when he wakes up is say "Where's baby!" He must know where she is at all times! Now this can be bad at times....like the other day when I set he car seat on the couch and unstrapped her.(I usually NEVER unstrap her until I pick her up). But of course this time I did. Anyways I went into their room to get a diaper for 2 seconds and all of a sudden she is hysterical. I run out and she is laying on the floor and Jr just looks at me! Thank God she was perfectly fine, just a little scared. But my heart stopped!!! It scared me to death! I am sure this will not be the last time something like this happens.
Here are a few pictures of them. You can see in the last picture Sophia is about done with "borther time" for the moment. lol
Also, the cutest thing. I walked into the living room the other day and saw Cam and Jr on the floor. It was so sweet. Jr LOVES his bubba bubba. He has such a hard time when Cam leaves to go home. But the whole time he is here, Jr is right next to his side!

My working men

I am so lucky to have such a great husband, who works so hard for his family!!! It is Jr's favorite time of the day when we go pick up daddy. I always try to get there a little early so Jr can ride with him on the tractor. It is so adorable! My two guys!!
And just to make it clear....no, Jr is not scared in the first picture....this is his new look he gives me when I take his picture! Such a character!

My loves

Kids really do just make our lives that much better!!! I will admit, every day is complete chaos and I don't know if I ever sit down for more than 5 minutes at a time. But I love it! Every day it is something new.

Sophia with her Jordan...if only we lived closer to them. Jordan is sucha big helper!

Jr and Jordan in bed watching Cars

Jr in one of his favorite places...the orchards at daddy's work

Sophia w/ her other cousin, Anycia

She is such a happy baby!!!

Jr turns 2!!!

So my baby turned 2 on Sunday!!! I really cannot believe 2 years have already gone by. This kid is a nut! He is all over the place ALL of the time. He LOVES all of his trucks and tractors. Here are jsut a few random things that make me adore this boy even more each day.

-Every time he walks out of the room, he turns around to me and says "bye mom!"

-Every time he walks into a room he will run up to you and roar like a monster

-Whenever we are in the car, he holds his sisters hand

-He say "Bless" anytime someone sneezes....he also says this when he is trying to get by you. lol

-Whenever I walk into a room he yells "mom" and runs up to hug me. (Yes this one is my favorite!)

I could go on and on about all of the things he does. He is pure entertainment and love all day long! He is so great and we love him more than words!!!!
Happy Birthday Boogie Man!

A little sneak peek...

So my fabulous friend Nicole took some pictures of Sophia for me today. And a few of Jr with her as well.....although it is very hard to get him to sit down long enough to snap a good picture! She did a great job though. I am goinh to post more of the pictures but until then here are a couple. Aren't they adorable! xoxoxoxoxo