It's Been Awhile...

I haven't blogged in about two years, but recently I pulled up my blog and started reading some of my posts and I realized that so many memories have been lost.  The kids say the funniest things these days and I think I won't forget, but I do.  I forget about the precious moments, the crazy moments, and when exactly each little milestone occurred.  I forget how I felt at certain times in my parenting adventure.  So, in an effort not to lose any more memories I plan to start blogging again.

A LOT has happened since I last blogged.  We found out in March of 2011 that we were expecting another baby miraculously after undergoing IVF to have the twins.  Our sweet Avery Jane beat the infertility odds (we were told we had a less than 3% chance of conceiving) and was born October 27, 2010 when Ethan and Gracyn were 21 months.  She is a precious little gift.  She always has a smile and wave for everyone we meet.  We are so thankful for our little miracle!  Ethan and Gracyn love their little sister too. 

Avery just turned one a couple months ago.  She is walking and talking more all the time.  She is quite the mama's girl, but also very independent at the same time.  She insists on feeding herself, brushing her own teeth, and climbing up and down the stairs on her own.  She tries very hard to keep up with her big brother and sister and even wants to use the potty like them (and actually occasionally goes!).  Even though she is not talking a lot yet, she has no problem letting you know exactly what she wants by pointing and gesturing, and using some words.  And this little lady definitely knows what she wants and doesn't want.

 

Ethan and Gracyn just turned 3!  They are both very smart and amazing kids!  Ethan has the longest attention span for a 3 year old.  He loves trains, robots, books, watching tv, pretend play, and playing in the dirt.  He is very creative and choses not to do things the typical way a lot.  For example, when holding up his fingers to say he is three he holds his ring finger down with his thumb and the other three fingers up.  Never seen that before! But so typical of his doing things right, just different.

Gracyn loves to learn new things and already knows all her letter sounds.  With just a little effort on our part, she could be reading soon.   She has an amazing imagination and loves pretend play!  She likes playing with her dolls, dress up, reading books, playing outside, and singing.  She keeps us on our toes let us know if lights are green, if we are driving too fast, if we say something wrong, etc.  She doesn't miss a thing!

My business is growing.  I continue to have my own law practice and focus on the areas of estate planning and business law.  I currently work 2 days a week or so and really enjoy getting to help families and small businesses.  Andy recently started his own business and is helping several local business with sales and marketing. 

My life is very busy and balancing everything can be difficult, but I want to do it all and wouldn't have it any other way.  I love being able to stay home with my kids part of the time and working part time.  I don't have a lot of time for myself at the moment, but I'm trying to savor the moments and appreciate them because I am realizing more and more every day how fast this season of my life is passing by.