the joys of love

Yes, its true. Camden is going to be 2 years old in just 3 days. 

I know, I can't believe it either. 

We are 1 week away from his birthday party and I am no where near ready. Last year I had his party planned out weeks before the actual day. I had decorations made, food ordered, and helpers all lined up. Well, this year I am a little behind. I just realized today that I have 1 week to pull it all together. 

Since it is a beautiful Saturday today, and I am home with all my boys, I thought it would be a good opportunity for me to finish up the birthday plans. But instead, I distracted myself, and decided to write a blog. 

I am so sad that my blog is not what I want it to be. I miss writing updates, and I know I will miss them even more a year down the road as I am trying to remember what was going on during this time of our lives.

So here are just a few updates:

Wesley is busy busy with rotations for school. Each month he is with a new doctor, with a new schedule, and new opportunities. He is currently applying for audition rotations for next year. His auditions are going to be in places where he would love to work for his residency (residency is a 5 year program that all doctors have to complete after finishing school). He has just over a year left of school, and after graduation there is a very good chance we will have to move (away from AZ) for his residency. We are praying a LOT about making the right decision for our family. Moving would be a fun adventure, but also a huge change to be away from our family and friends. We are putting our trust in the Lord, and we know he will put us where he wants us. 

As for me, well I have been a busy stay at home Mom. I am LOVING life as a mom of 2, and I am not planning on getting pregnant again any time soon (although we would love 1 more baby someday). I tell people all the time that I think having 2 kids is waaay easier than having 1 while being pregnant. I was miserable in the last trimester of my pregnancy and I found each day to be a struggle to take care of Camden. Now that I have my body back to normal I am enjoying life. I love my two little boys and I just love spending my days with them.  Camden and I love our one on one times together while Grayson naps, and Grayson and I enjoy our snuggles while Camden naps. I am learning to balance life pretty well...if I shower, get the house cleaned, and have dinner made, all while enjoying my boys, I consider my day successful. I recently started running again and I plan to run a 5k next month with Wesley. I am hoping I can do it!! Yay!

Camden is very much a 2 year old, and I have to say that this age is by far the most fun we have had with him. He is talking up a storm now, and we love hearing all his words. The boy is never quiet. He is a huge eater, and will eat just about anything we put in front of him. (Or anything he sees laying out; if you leave your plate unattended, consider it gone.) His favorite thing is to be outside, I believe he would live outside if we allowed him to. Elmo is his favorite movie right now, and it drives us crazy! Why does Elmo have such an irritating voice?? He is a very kind and gentle friend, and actually likes to share all of his things. He takes good care of his brother and is going to love when they can actually play together. He has a set of flashcards with items on them and he can recognize and tell you what is on almost every card. He loves to pray and makes sure we never forget before a meal. There are so many new things going on in his little life, so I will save some of the "Camden facts" for his 2 year old blog.

Grayson is just as sweet as ever. He is 12 weeks old and the love of my life. (yes, I have 3 loves) He loves his Mama and still prefers me over anyone else. I don't think I will ever be sick of that. He loves to eat and can finish a feeding in like 10 minutes. Such a porker. He is no longer in newborn clothes, and I have had fun putting him in the bigger clothes that Camden wore. I love seeing all the clothes again. He loves his swaddle wrap at night when he sleeps and his paci. He is sleeping a 7.5 hour stretch, then a 3 hour stretch at night. I am loving the longer sleep stretches, however I have never hated getting up with my babies, I actually love it. I hate being tired, but I wouldn't trade the late night snuggles for anything. They go by so fast and the special snuggles that only my babies and I get to share are irreplaceable memories. Grayson is still the easiest baby around and I just love his calm and chill nature. I think he is going to be less wild than Camden. He is still pretty petite (compared to Cam), but he is definitely starting to get a little chunk. He is starting to love his play time on his play mat, and he gives his octopus toy some serious giggles. 

So glad I got to do some updates of our sweet family. Now we are off to enjoy the rest of our beautiful Saturday.