A Little Alone Time

Tonight Ben and I get to go out. I know that sounds kind of silly. But we never really do anything without the girls. I love being all together. And with how much Ben works, we don't get to do too much of that. Lately Ben and I have been putting a lot more effort into getting some alone time. Just to have those conversations you don't get to have with the kiddo's around. I'll admit, I feel guilty leaving the girls. I am a stay at home and that is my job. Family, house, budgets, groceries, etc. But with us taking just a little bit of time aside it seems to ease a lot of the stress in the house. So for 2009 more Ben and Lacy time! So I have the sitter and who knows, maybe we will even get a cup of coffee!! (We can get a little crazy like that).

Let's be friends

I am a pretty lucky mom. For the most part my girls are always getting along. Occasionally, maybe once or twice a week are the girls not the best of friends. I get so much joy out of watching them play together and help each other. Rowyn is such a little momma. She guides Reese and even encourages and praises her. The other day Reese was doing something herself and I hear Rowyn, "Good job Reesey, that's a big girl." Reese also cautions and protects Rowyn. We were walking outside up the stairs to the garage each of us with our hands full...water bottles, snacks, etc. (we seem to prepare as though we will be gone for days each time we leave the house), when Reese says to Rowyn "be careful Nowyn." (She doesn't say the "R" very well). Oh sweet a little 2 year old thinking this is kind of difficult, and reminds her big sister to be careful. Reese also sometimes needs a little space. I was in the kitchen one night and I here Rowyn in the living room, "Reesey, I want to be your friend." As Reese is marching away arms crossed. Broke my heart to see Rowyn's feelings hurt. I can't even imagine what it will be like when she starts school!!

Examples

It's so amazing how our little girls soak up everything we say, do, don't say, and don't do. This morning as I was trying to work on some paperwork Reese grabs her stroller with her baby doll in it and says "I'm gonna run Momma." I'll admit, it put a smile on my face. I can't wait to run a race with my girls. Rowyn comes in putting down a book of Sudoko puzzles (a new habit Ben and I have picked up) that she had been "working on" to grab her pram and doll to take a few laps with Reese. By laps I mean through the office to the living room around to the kitchen and back through the office. Of course there are plenty of examples that aren't so bragable, but we won't go through those.

They are both loving to cook and bake. Rowyn would be in the kitchen all day if I let her. She is pretty good at it. Reese just copies her big sis. I let them make their own sandwiches, (yes it's messy, but so worth it) Reese always wants to cut hers how ever Rowyn is cutting hers for the day. Today it was a flag.

Of course they say the sweetest things. The other night I was laying in bed with both of them reading books and snuggling. I look over at Reese with her long dark eyelashes and her dark eyes set against her milky white skin. "You are my little angel," I say while stroking her soft cheek. She looks over at me "Momma, no angel, I a princess." Precious.

I can only hope and pray that some how the not so good examples are weeded out some how, and that they can tell the difference.

Trying out the Blogging thing.

I have been encouraged by a few people to start a family blog. So, I am starting a family blog. Still kind of new at this and it has only taken me an hour and a half to get this far!!

The girls are getting big. Reese just turned two January 3. She wanted PINK (with an emphasis on the K). I made a gumball machine cake. It is always fun to see what I can come up with for their birthdays. I just want them to feel extra special on their day. Reese is taking ballet classes and loves to wear her little ballerina out-fit. She has also started potty training. (YAY). She is doing well...as long as we keep encouraging her. She seems to keep her pull-ups dry better than her big girl panties. Go figure, leave it to Reese to do things HER WAY.

Rowyn is growing so fast too. Both of my girls are pretty mature for their age. Rowyn seems to be more so. Very reliable, and responsible. She is taking gymnastics and ballet/tap classes and loving them. She is very natural at gymnastics. She loves animals and being outside.