Weeds

These two are weeds: growing, thriving weeds. But, unlike real weeds, beautiful and treasured.

This month we hit two big milestones. Two months for Lucy and eighteen months for Aaron.

Seriously? How is time flying at warp speed these days?

Two months. When (in my opinion) they actually start becoming "fun." We've had our first smiles and our first laugh (as of today!) and she is just becoming a social butterfly. I am amazed at how quickly the "girl" in her is developing; she is constantly chatting away with us and often gets too distracted by what she wants to tell me when she should be eating. She has a smile reserved only for Daddy and she loves watching her big brother play.

She has also been a ROCKstar sleeper...consistently sleeping 7-9 hour stretches at night, which makes for two very happy and well rested parents! Thank you little girl, you are fitting in with the family quite well. :)

Notice, I said "becoming" fun. 

We thought second babies were supposed to be easier. Granted, she's not screaming for hours on end at night like Aaron did but she screams like a possessed person anytime we get in the car and she does not like to be put down.at.all.

And while those two things are enough to make this mama crazy when spending all day with a SUPER needy infant and a busy toddler, I will take it any day over having a child that won't sleep.

Physically, she is doing GREAT so far. At her two-month check last week she was weighing in at the 50% at 11.8 lbs and she's 23 inches long. We can definitely tell from all her baby chunks. We are so enjoying them, as Aaron never had any chunks. :)

However, the next two months are super critical. They are the two in which Aaron's weight dramatically dropped off and we had to start supplementing his feedings with formula. We are praying that this does not happen with Lucy but we know that the Lord knows what's best for her and we will simply trust that whatever course we end up having to take, it is good. 

All in all, these past two months have taught me that having a girl isn't as scary as I imagined and I might just enjoy having a girl...maybe. ;)

And this boy....

My heart. 

He is my little guy, and my heart's joy. 

It has been SO fun watching him grow, especially in these last few months. Every since Lucy was born, I have noticed him seeming more grown up every single day. I love waking up and witnessing the next new thing he's learning. I could literally sit there and watch him play and read for hours. His imagination is captivating, his love for books invigorating, and his silliness catching. 

My favorite hours of the day are the ones I get to spend alone with him, while Lucy is napping. He shows me so much of his little world and I am caught up in the excitement of it all as I experience it through his eyes.

He has upwards of 40 words to date and gains more everyday, it seems. 

His favorite pastimes are still reading and playing endlessly with his cars, although we've added puzzles and playing outdoors to the list as well. TV still does little to capture his attention (unless it's a CARS video) and we are just fine with that, as we enjoy every moment playing with and watching him play.

He is still super sweet and has the most empathetic little heart. He ADORES his sister and gives the absolute BEST hugs and kisses, especially when he can tell that you are sad or just in need of a little affection. His smile lightens up even the darkest of moods and his laughter is to die for; it can make even the coldest person crack a smile in return. While he's not a social butterfly and prefers to spend time alone (as do his parents) he has a way of warming up to others and making them feel welcome. I am truly excited to see how the Lord uses his personality to draw him to Himself and to do great things for His kingdom.

Sitting here, trying to capture my son at eighteen months in a blog post is becoming overwhelming. There is so SO much I could record and the task all of a sudden becomes daunting. It makes me thankful for my iPhone and the age of technology in which I can snap THOUSANDS of photos of my children and can capture many of these milestones and sweet moments on film. And, if you follow me, I'm sure you have seen many. :)

Just know, dear Aaron (and anyone reading this), that your mama is SO blessed by you and is simply overjoyed to be your mama. I have tried to soak up every moment and let them settle into my memory, where I pray they will always stay. I try so hard to live in the moment with you; to put aside all distractions and just be with you because I know these days with you are passing so fast and soon you will be a grown man with a family of your own. Know that, my sweet son, while you are the third "boy" to steal my heart (Grandpa and Daddy are the first two), you will always have my heart. 

Love you always,

Mama