So wonderful to have summer heat! Zander has been enjoying time in the hot tub, we are starting to take him out of his life jacket and slowly begin teaching him to swim. He loves to put his head under the water and blow bubbles, it is amazing how unafraid he is. Madison loves the water as well - especially when Zander splashes her, it makes her laugh and laugh! Chris and I enjoyed a rider game, and although the riders lost Chris had so much fun, and I had fun just watching him. He can't wait until Zander is old enough to enjoy sports with him and can't wait to take him to games. Madison is sporting 2 teeth on the bottom and is loving all the new foods she can try, although in true kid fashion the veggies are not her favorites and would much rather eat fruits! Yesterday she tried popcorn twists for the first time and I think that's her new favorite!
Summer has seemed to fly by, it doesn't seem like I get much done in a day - I thought Zander was a hand full but Madison is a little tyrant! She wants to be held and entertained all day and if she doesn't get her own way man can she scream! Chris says she's just like me! I have to say people with more than 2 kids amaze me, I don't know how moms do it. One thing I have to say that I dislike is when I meet new people, or run into old acquintances, they ask what I'm up to and once I say I have 2 kids, it's the standard - "on you stay at home, must be nice". I have to admit at one point in time that would have been my response as well, but people have no idea what staying at home means. I love it when Chris comes home from work, looks around, and asks what I did all day. Of course my response is, watched tv and ate chocolate! I never knew how much attention kids take, somedays if I get my teeth brushed and clothes on by lunch I think I'm doing awesome! I have to say I think my mom is a miracle worker and amazing - 8 kids! Although no matter how much I complaine I wouldn't trade my life for anyones. Lately I find myself thinking back to the days bk (before kids) or bm (before marriage) and at times I do miss it and wish I could have one more day like that, but then Madison will laugh or Zander will climb something or Chris will kiss me and I know it's all worth it! Oops Madison is awake crying - demanding I make her some lunch - time to be a mom again!