Ice Castle

Totally lived up to the hype. I was so sure we were going to lose Jack! But there ended up being enough of us to keep track of him. He ran all over that place! It was so magical. Cora babe was bundled in a billion layers and was focused on trying to get to her thumb through her mittens the entire time.

Happy Valentines Day!

So grateful for these two hooligans who have stretched my heart out and taught me to love better. 

2/5//16

Me: Hey Jack you're growing up crazy fast, do you want to slow down?
Jack: Noooo Mom.
Well alright then. 

Right Now

Jack loves dinosaurs, cars, books, puzzles and Super Why. He is quick to start dancing whenever he hears music and loves to play his drum. He gives the best hugs and if you're extra lucky he will throw in a kiss. He hates holding still long enough for pictures. When he is supposed to be napping I can hear him singing through the monitor. Jack is still a boy of few words but he sure loves the alphabet. He knows several of his letters and points them out wherever he can find them.
Cora loves to sit up. She can't quite sit on her own yet but she wants to so badly. She loves to watch her brother. She loves sucking her thumb, and is possibly the loudest thumb sucker in the whole world. When she wakes up in the morning she gives us the biggest smile and is the best start to our day. Now that she is rolling all over the place I am frequently having "thats not where I left you" moments.

These two kiddos make our world go round. Pretty sure there is an executive at Pampers that is enjoying a private jet that was 100% funded by my children's ability to blow through diapers like it is their job. You're Welcome. 

Strawberry

Am I the only second time parent that was naive enough to think their second child would be similar to their first??? I knew every child was different… but I figured since they are siblings and everything there would be some similarities!
Almost everything about our Cora June has been unexpected. Back when her feet were still kicking my my ribs I would picture her with a head full of dark hair like Jack had when he was born. I assumed she wouldn't sleep because, Jack never did. I thought she'd wear a permanent frown and spit up all over anyone who came near her. In fact the only trait of Jacks we were sure she wouldn't have were his bright blue eyes.
My darling girl is nothing like her brother. Her wisps of curls are a shade of strawberry blond I never saw coming. She has had more good nights than bad and is already giving us five hour stretches of blissful sleep. She sucks her thumb. She smiles and giggles every time we say her name. Her eyes are of course bright blue.
I am amazed by the differences I see in the two of them every single day. I am even more amazed at how I can love their extreme opposites so completely and equally. I adore that they are different.

Cora June, I love who you are. I love learning all of the little things that make up who you are. I love that I get a front row seat to see who you become. Darling, the world is lucky to have you. Currently you are balding. Don't worry it's very endearing. But just in case it grows back in a different color,  I had to document your light strawberry curls. I have a feeling this will not be the last time you surprise me. With you I think it is safe to expect the unexpected. 

Pinch Me

Two kids?!?! Still can't believe they are mine! Luckiest mama ever.
I love how different they are. Both the very best in their own way.
I'm so glad they have each other.