1+1 equals 2!

NOT!  At least not when it comes to raising children aged 1 month and 2 years.  Everyone told me that having 2 kids is more than twice the work and now I know that to be true.  In my new role as mother of two I learn something new everyday.  I find it is a "2 steps forward, 1 step back" kind of process.  I get more patient with more practice, I know what to expect more than 3 weeks ago, and I'm slowly getting more sleep.  I want to keep blogging but I usually just like to zone out at night for a couple hours with Jake and that usually does not involve my computer.  So I'll post some highlights since last time!

#1- My baby Dylan turned 2 on 10/17/11.  To say time went by quickly is a massive understatement.  It flew by and I am so glad to be getting so much time with him now.  He is talking up a storm and we have small conversations.  He is absolutely hilarious and I love almost every minute with him.  Most of the time he is so well behaved at home with me and I am so blessed.  He loves his new birthday toys, mostly his train table and train set.  He is eating better these days but still picky, and he is a great sleeper both at night and at nap time.  My upcoming goals for him are losing the paci for sleep, otherwise he doesn't care about it, and eventually potty training!  I know he will do great though, he is a fast learner!

#2 - Leo is already 5 weeks old and getting so big!  He is a very sweet baby but of course has his fussy moments.  I remind myself that I cannot tend to every cry within a split second like I could with Dylan because I am busier, so like me my children are practicing patience and Leo does pretty good.  He is sleeping better at night, getting up about 130, and 5, and then its anyones guess how much more he will sleep in the am.  I always try to get to about 730am....I still love the newborn stage of cuddling and looking at Dylan I know how fast it will all change.

#3 - I have my 6 week postpartum appointment next week and look forward to working out again - but who knows when I'll have time.  I know I'll figure it out eventually.  I enjoy working out and its my sanity saver.  I don't miss being pregnant, physically I feel very well and recovered and enjoying my old wardrobe.  To say my body looks the same as it did 2 years ago before kids...well I don't know, but I am embracing it.

#4 - I am trying out a few mommy groups so me and the boys can socialize.  I am nervous and excited and will update on all of it soon!  Tomorrow is my first go at it!

#5 - I'm still tired.

That is all for now, I want to be better at blogging so I have a journal of my adventures and the boys but I'll take it one week at a time!  Night!!

My first day alone!

Today Jake went back to work and we all missed him terribly. Dylan asked all day where daddy was. Having hubby home for two weeks was so special for our family time and obviously a great help to me having that other set of arms. Fortunately we made it through the day pretty well. I was mostly worried Dylan would act out because Jake was gone and he wasn't getting as much one on one attention. However, he was sweet and patient most of the day. I'm super excited to be taking care of my boys but I was nervous about doing it all well. Kind friends have told me sometimes that's not possible and that's ok. I planned to do my best and go from there.

My day started at 6am...kind of. Leo sleeps between feedings but still eats every three hours at night. I know that will stretch longer soon but right now nights are tiring. He ate at 6am but stirred again at 7am so I woke up and got dressed. I fed Leo then went and got Dylan who was still sleeping or quietly laying in his bed. I dressed the boys and then Leo fell asleep so I ate breakfast with Dylan. After that we left for the library at 9am for toddler tales. Dylan had fun. Leo got a little fussy in car on the way there so I wore him in the ergo and he was happy as can be. At 1030am we headed home Dylan had a snack while I fed Leo and then I played with D while Leo had alert/tummy time. Dylan and I had lunch then I changed him and put him down for a nap at 12. Then I put Leo down by 1215. Dylan is a great napper but lately he's been whiny and calling for me. I feel bad but I know he needs to rest and that he is ok so I let him be. He napped ok. Around 145p Leo woke up which is short for him but he'd peed himself...then Dylan woke up so that was the end of nap time. Not horrible. I fed Leo, Dylan got a snack and off on a long walk we went. Mommy needs exercise! After that it was about 330 and we had chill time. Dylan played with toys and the dog, while I allowed myself some time to hold Leo...because it's hard to find time to just hold him with a busy toddler. At 4-430 I prepared dinner and then dad was home!! At 5 Leo got his one bottle a day from dad while I pumped(fun) and Dylan played! We ate at 530p Jake wore a sleepy Leo in the moby and played with D while I did dishes and stored milk in the freezer(lovely). Then we went up to bathe both boys, put Dylan to bed and Jake left at 715p to work tonight again. Between 707-715 I showered while Jake watched Leo but he fell asleep. It's 8pm now and I have to wake Leo to feed him(bummer) but I hope he goes right back to sleep...maybe even for 4 hours!

Anyway that was my day, fulfilling and busy! I'm excited to see what fun things we will do, what lessons I will learn, and watch a routine unfold so that I'll have some idea what to expect! For all I know tomorrow will look completely different. BUT...one thing will remain the same-I'll be with with my babies! God is good and so is family!