Tony is on call tonight so he's gone working. Both boys are sick with yucky colds and congestion and I can't sleep.
I have so many raw, need-to-be-finished (edited and proofread) blog entries about life lately.
Not because anybody really reads them but I love going back and reading them and have plans that some day-- again, one more thing on the to-do list-- I can print them out and make a book. It's like a form of journal/scrapbook for me.
Anderson is 7 and a half months old. HOW did that happen? He is my constant ball of cuddles... I carried him in my body for 9 months and we're going on 9 months of constantly being in my arms, too! Haha. He has 2 bottom teeth, is pulling up on everything, has the biggest smile, perfect blue eyes, crazy red hair, and a laugh that can melt any heart. He also has his mommy's strong will and when he wants something, he's going to let you know... and when he's mad, you better fix the issue asap. ;) He is exactly what our family needed. He loves his brother with a crazy passion that is so evident and his big brother is utterly obsessed with him.
Elliott started school. WHAT? I can't even. Well, it's not really "school". It's Mother's Day Out two days a week, but I feel like I may as well order the high school graduation announcements now because time is flying by faster than the speed of light. He is the funniest, smartest, and sweetest toddler I have EVER met in my life. He loves anything to do do with letters-- singing the alphabet, making letter sounds, and playing "ABC" games. He's got a humor that makes me laugh daily and a sensitive spirit that makes my heart proud. I seriously want to bottle up so many little moments about these days as I watch him grow and become his own little person.
Both my boys make my heart explode. I have no idea what I ever did to deserve such a beautiful life. Lately I've just been feeling so thankful for everything. Although this new chapter of having a baby, moving, and Tony starting a new job hasn't been the easiest, life truly is beautiful and I wouldn't have it any other way (well, I might have Tony home more... but this is the sacrifice we have to make for many many years of reaping the benefits of this short, intense, training time that kinda sucks; also, thank God for an amazing mom who helps!) I love my boys. I love my house. I love my husband and this crazy life we're creating together.
