It Wasn't So Bad



At home with Mama

So last week, we got about ten inches of snow. It was insane. It started Wednesday evening and ended on Sunday. At first I thought I was going to need a brown paper bag to breathe in, because the thought of being snowed in with my three-year-old and my newborn baby was going to be too much for ME (I am emphasizing the word me). I mean, I just went back to work after a long maternity leave, and I was excited to get back into the swing of things. Then here comes the snow...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeeaaaaattttt.

Well, it came down alright, and I was stuck in the house with my kids. But, it wasn't so bad. I made cookies with Julia, I got to spend more time with Jesse and catch up on the Real Housewives marathons. :  ) Joey ended up taking Julia to the farm for a couple of days in a row, and they got to go sledding. But, what I'm trying to say is that I enjoyed my time, and it wasn't so bad seeing the excitement in Julia's face as she tasted the yummy cookies, and the pure joy of watching a Jesse's tummy go up and down as he sleeps. Or getting schooled by a three-year-old at a game of 'Go Fish.' I don't know what I was thinking when I thought that I wasn't going to be able to handle being stuck inside. Memories were made and I hate to think that I would have missed out on it.



Julia loving the fact that she's snowed in at home.



Two Years Later, Plus One

Well, last time I wrote Julia just turned one and we were enjoying every moment spending time with her. That has not changed at all! In fact, we added one more to our happy little family. On November 3, 2010 we welcomed Jesse Christopher (or as Julia says Jesse Fish-sticker) into the world.

Being a a family of four is definitely an adjustment. I find myself juggling two children making sure that the needs and wants of both Julia and Jesse are met. Nobody warned me about how exhausted I would be at the end of the day. But, I also never expected to fall in love all over again with being a Mom. I mean I love being a Mom to Julia, but now that there are two children, it's just so...magical!! I love that Julia is the big sister/my assistant when it comes to taking care of the baby. She's so caring and loving when it comes to Jesse. She loves to help with the diapers, and loves to hold him, and is making sure he is entertained when he is fussy. Last week I was folding clothes and I heard her in his room. I could hear her singing 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' to him as he was starting to fall asleep. It was so sweet. And, I also forgot how incredible my husband is. Joey works a couple nights a week, and last night I thought he was in the living room, he wasn't. He was in Jesse's room. He was sitting in the rocking chair, just rocking Jesse. The baby never cried, or wasn't fussy. Joey just missed him, and felt the need to squeeze in some father/son bonding time.

Joey is still working for ITS, and I am still working for the school district. I took on a second position as a Screener, where I travel to different preschools screening children that are about to enter Kindergarten.

With Winter being here Joey and Julia have been spending a lot of time outside sledding, and playing, meanwhile Jesse and I stay inside and stay cozy.

That's all I have for now, BUT, I promise, promise, promise to update this blog more often. It will be my resolution for 2011!!!

Now, I know I have neglected this blog, well for a few years. However, instead of posting a massive load of pictures from 2008-present, I'll just upload my favorite ones of 2010. So here we go!!!