Mother of Two

So, it has been a month since Jake and I became parents of two.  We had a lot of help in the beginning.  Jake had two weeks of paternity leave.  Then my parents came and then Jake's mom came.  Now, for a little over a week I have been on my own.  Some times I get so frustrated with Pace rolling over Grant (literally) and other times I am almost in tears because of how amazingly sweet Pace is with Grant (sharing a blanket, giving Grant's pacifier back -- even if he does it roughly that shows a lot of love when he's still a paci addict himself, smiling and giggling at Grant, etc.).  Usually those moments all happen within the same five minutes (if not minute).

Pace hugging (smashing) Grant

Along with those situations there are now a mixture of emotions that have taken over.  I am overwhelmed.  I am exhausted.  Sometimes I feel like I am spiraling out of control, and I find myself getting jealous that my husband actually gets to leave the house for a job and I miss having a job myself.  But then there are the moments when I am so happy I am bubbling over because I love these guys so much.  I am proud to be their mother.  I find myself wishing I had a camera with me at all time so that I can capture the moments that Jake misses because he is at work.  Just this morning as Grant was screaming because he was just buckled in the car seat (something he absolutely hates) Pace went over to dance his cute toddler dance for Grant. Grant loves it and calms down.  I melted, it was the cutest thing.  And the best part is I know that this is just the beginning of the brotherly bonding I am going to see and I love it.  It is so worth it for me to be home with these guys now, I wouldn't have it any other way.  This article made me laugh, but I could totally relate and it made me excited for all I have to look forward to.
Grant was blessed by Jake in church on March 1 and it was so great.  My dad even captured these great moments.

As mentioned above both my parents and Jake's mom came to stay and help me, and we had so much fun.  Pace loved the attention and I loved the help.

"Cooking" for grandpa

Grandma snuggles

Having a deep conversation with grandma

We were also able to get some newborn, brother, and family pictures  done.  Thanks to my friend Jen.  Check out her facebook page here. 

Our new family photo hanging on our wall.

I know Grant looks grumpy, but that is why I love this picture.  Too cute!

And, because (as mentioned above) I can't get enough of these two.  Here are a few more.

Bathtime!

Pace's new cheesy smile, suggest doing or eating something he loves and you get this cute look.