Don't Blink

Please don't blink, or my girls will be grown. I can't believe it's already been a month since Audrey was born. Sophie turned 17 months yesterday and Audrey is 1 month old tomorrow. It feels like I've had 2 girls all my life - I love them so much that I just can't imagine my life without them. While there are moments where I feel my head will pop off from the chaos (don't we all have them), there are sugary-sweet moments too. Like when Sophie gives Audrey a kiss, which she tries to do a lot. And when Audrey sighs after nursing like she's the most content little baby in the world.

I recently had a friend lose her baby in her second trimester. I can't imagine that sadness and loss. I look at my girls with a renewed sense of thankfulness and remember how truly blessed I am. They bring us great joy, even when we're exhausted, spit-up on, pooped-on (oh yeah!), and screamed at. Parenting is not an easy job, but certainly fulfilling. I'm also very thankful that I had the opportunity to leave the professional world for a short time and pursue professional motherhood.

Here are some of my fave memories during Audrey's first month in this big world:

• Hearing Sophie say Audrey's name - sounds like 'orange juice' to me.
• Falling asleep with Audrey in my arms and hearing her snort and sigh.
• Watching my mom hold both my baby girls and seeing the joy in her face.
• Laughing while Sophie entertains Brad, Emily, and mom with her animal antics. She loves to stomp like an elephant, raise her shoulders like a buffalo, bend her neck like a giraffe, etc, etc.
• Dressing my girls alike - that's right, I'm doing it until they tell me not to!

The list goes on and on, but my time does not. With two little ones underfoot, I'm lucky to have time to brush my teeth. And yes, I did check that off the to-do list today! Here are a few new pics for your viewing pleasure.