crosby is two.

I know I'm a little late in documenting this, but Crosby turned 2 in February. I honestly can't believe how fast the last two years have gone! (I know, that's what every mom in the world says...but its true.) The night before Crosby's birthday, I made a list of things he does so I can always remember him at this perfect/not-so-perfect age.

• favorite song: "I love to see the temple." 
• knows/sings the ABC's
• can count to 10, but skips a number or two
• loves cars, bikes, planes, and trucks
• gives kisses to all 
• healthiest eater--snacks on raw veggies and fruits all day
• stills lays his head on my shoulder and let's me sing to him at night
• the best older brother 
• favorite color: purple and black
• loves being outside
• best friends: henni, dad, rowen + hadley
• very polite--always says please and thank you.
• so so sweet--can usually be talked out of a tantrum
• can't stay in a room too long without coming to look for me. I usually only get 1 minute before he realizes I'm gone. He has a few attachment issues ha! 

I wrote a million more things, but I'll stop there. I love my sweet side-kick so much. 

We celebrated his birthday with friends and family at the park. It was low-key, but absolutely perfect! 

 paper airplane throwing contest 

pin the propeller on the airplane  

best friends

some of my greatest friends

life with 2

I feel like the last few months (years, really) have completely flown by. I look at my boys and cannot believe how old they are. Hendrix is 8 months, and Crosby just turned 2! Life with two kids has been a bit of an adjustment, but it hasn’t exactly been as HARD as I imagined. I mean, most days I don’t shower until 4 (if at all), my house is only clean tidy between the hours of 8 pm, and 8 am, whenever we go out, one kid may or may not be crying, etc. etc. I think it goes without saying our lives are anything but calm, organized, or perfect.... ha we are mostly a walking circus.

 But to me, I love it. The crazy doesn’t bother me. I think one of the hardest things with two kids (besides finding room in the grocery cart with a toddler and car seat or baby, or trying to help Crosby while nursing, or loading/unloading the kids in the car, trying to hold onto Crosby and Henni while walking across the parking lot, trying to get out of the house for 9 o’clock church.....), is how fast time seems to go. I find myself just staring at them. I love watching their interactions, and facial expressions.  I love that quote, “the days are long, but the years are short.” That is so true. Some days I am counting the minutes until Mathis gets home, or bedtime... whichever comes first. Some days are smooth sailing, while others I have to hide for a few minutes. But, I know I will miss these days.

I came across this one quote, and I try to keep it in mind everyday.

“You will NEVER have this day with your children again. Tomorrow they will be a little older than they were today. This day is a GIFT. Just breathe and notice, smell and touch them, study their faces and little feet. Pay attention. Relish the charms of the present. ENJOY TODAY!”

 ha ha a common occurrence