Life With Two Kids

Life with two kids...Wow I didn't realize what I was getting myself into. Being a mother is a lot of work. I forgot how tired and emotional I would be with a newborn baby.  I am thankful that we live so close to family.  Everyone stepped in and was so helpful in taking Drake so that I could stay home and rest and take care of Stella.

 Elli and Stella

My Grandpa and Grandma were out of town on a vacation when Stella was born so they didn't get to see her while we were in the hospital.  They got home the night we left the hospital, so we stopped in to see them the next morning. They were so excited to see their first great granddaughter.  They are pretty proud of Drake and Stella, and I am happy we live so close to them so that my kids can have a relationship with them.  Drake absolutely adores these two and I know Stella will too.

 While I was home recovering, Josh took Drake to the open house for when they revealed the new Aggie logo.  Drake was so excited to see Big Blue and the Aggies.

 Yep.... we have two kids in diapers.  YIKES!  Some days I feel like all I do is change diapers.  Good thing I am not a single parent! I would not be good at it!

 Drake playing with Hannah and Elli. They sent me this picture one day when they had him up at their house.

 Drake is a little jealous of Stella and wants to be a baby again. 

 The good new is, he loves her now and is a pretty proud big brother!

 Aunt Lexi

 Uncle James

 She has Josh's cheeks.  I love kissing those things so much!

 We have tried to keep Drake busy so he doesn't get to bored. 

He has been painting...

Making a garden stone with his hand print in it with Grandma...

 Playing with his new friend "Grandpa Crunch"...

Helping Grandpa great fix his fishing boat...

Going to the park...

and playing with Aunt Jordy.

 Like I said earlier, Drake is adjusting to this whole sister thing and is starting to realize that she just isn't going to go away.  

 Drake has a very strong personality.  He is very independent and knows how to push my buttons.  With that brings a lot of frustration on my part, but also a lot of laughter as well. He is so funny!  He does and says the funniest things every day!  Lately he will not wear a diaper. He doesn't want to go on the potty either.  He peed in his laundry basket the other day and later that night peed on Josh...(Don't worry I cleaned it up really good)  Good thing the kid is cute!