Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Adjusting


Having a newborn at home again has been nothing short of magical - most of the time.  In all honesty there have been several times in these first few weeks that I have sincerely asked myself how people do his - have two children (forget about three!). But as we've been getting back into the swing of things and learning to let some things slide I can honestly say life has never been better.  We're learning together and figuring this out.  We're tired, things are busier, the house is never quite clean, and laundry is more endless than usual but we are so happy and so so lucky.  These two little ones are the most precious things in our world.  At night when we Maddie and Beckham are both in bed, Josh and I talk about just how blessed we are to have these sweet babies in our family.  Life is so good.

I wondered when I was pregnant how my heart would ever find room to love another, but these past three weeks have shown me exactly how that is possible.  I feel like my heart has grown and my capabilities are trying to keep up.  I love, appreciate, and adore Maddie even more and my tiny innocent Beckham has proved to me just how strongly I can love someone so new and helpless.  This motherhood thing is pretty amazing.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

My wild-haired Rapunzel girl


Maddie's first Disney love was Tangled - it will always hold a special place in both of our hearts because of it.  So naturally, when I was in the hospital with Beckham and my mom was watching Maddie, she decided to make Maddie a Rapunzel dress - braid and all.  To say my little ones have the world's best grandparents is a complete understatement.  They are well taken care of.  I still can't get over how darling and intricate this little dress is.  And the way she twirls and curtsies and holds it up - she's got this princess thing down.  Such a girl and I'm loving (almost) every minute of it.  





aaaand don't mind the finger in the nose in this last one - princesses can't always be perfect ;)