Snow days and the Bullet

So, it's April and we are dealing with snow. Very common here in Colorado. I'm hoping this is the last blast of snow this season. I'm so very ready for Spring. Lily's school was cancelled because of the up and coming snow. In my opinion, the snow wasn't all the bad and I don't think it was necessary to cancel school. David normally works an afternoon shift and today he worked the normal day shift. Therefore, I had the kids all day all by myself. I was trying to think of something fun and different to do with Lily. Normally she plays just fine on her own, but I just wanted to do something different. I went downstairs and pulled out some of my stamping paper, rounded scissors and a glue stick. Lily and I made cards! Lily was quite excited to use scissors. She was getting then hang of it by the time we were done.




Snow!! (this was actually taken while my sisters were here. But, the snow looks about the same today)



Jack and Lily
sporting the same hairstyle...

Jack has acquired the baby mullet or Bullet. Lily had this as well. Do all babies get this? Or is this just our family tradition?



Practicing sitting up!

Easter 2009

We had an easy Easter this year. We didn't do the big dinner or fancy desserts. Perhaps we will do something a bit more traditional next year! My sisters were in town and I just enjoyed spending time with them.
Lily looked for her basket and found it right away. The Easter Bunny will have to be more creative with hiding the basket next year. My sisters and I made rice crispy chocolate dipped eggs! They are tasty!

Aunt Christie and Bonnie!

Lily, Christie, Jack and Bonnie.......Christie, me, Bonnie



Christie......Bonnie

To my surprise, my sisters, Christie and Bonnie came to visit me for their Spring Break. I was so so so so so excited to see them. I had no idea they were coming. Even with my brother asking me earlier in the day "when are Bonnie and Christie getting there?" Yes, I am slow and I thought "Oh, Matthew must be thinking he's talking to our Mom or just tired or something." ha ha!
Anyways, it was so very nice to have them here and I miss them tremendously!

Being a Mommy

Today I went swimming with Lily for her swim class. This was the first time in a LONG time I have been in a pool, let alone a bathing suit. I was a bit self conscious, but I had a lot of fun and so glad I did it.

Right now both kids are napping. Yippee! It's always a nice treat when they sleep at the same time.

Having both the kids by myself during the day is getting a bit easier, but still probably the hardest job I've ever had. Oprah's show yesterday was about the truth of Motherhood. I definitely felt better after watching the show. I am sure not alone when I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, tired, bored and not quite myself. I do not regret having children. I love having these little guys in my life. It's just nice to know that it's not all bliss and I shouldn't feel like it's all wonderful. I realize I am setting too high expectations and find myself disappointed. I'm learning to lighten up!



Belly time....The kids and me



Hanging out in the morning



Jack today....Lily back when she was 2 months. They do look like brother and sister!



Last week I got to see some of my girl friends. This is LaRain and Nicole having baby time.
LaRain is pregnant and just found out she is having a girl! Congrats LaRain!!

My friend Andrea is also pregnant and having a girl. Congrats! I got to see Andrea yesterday after a long time and darn, didn't get any pictures.



David was fooling around with Lily's sunglasses. He calls this pose "Pulling. It. Off."
I guess Jack is confident enough in his babyhood to wear pink!



Play time: Lily with finger paints and Jack practicing sitting up in the Bumbo

Big and Bigger

In just a few weeks Jack grew like a weed!!

The first picture was taken at the beginning of February. The second picture was taken at the end of March.