Moving!

We recently found out that we will be moving to Meridian, MS in May! Mike got orders to be an instructor, which he is really looking forward to. It's orders that he wanted, which isn't always the case, so we are thankful. We are very excited, for many reasons. Mainly because we'll be so much closer to our families... about half way between Pensacola and Memphis. The thought of jumping in the car and driving a few hours to be with family is wonderful! I also have an aunt and uncle who live in Meridian as well as a few very close friends. Mike and I met while he was in pilot training in Meridian so there is definitely some happy memories of the time we spent there together. I'm also going to love being so close to Tuscaloosa and being able to see dear friends and hopefully being able to get to enjoy some Bama games at Bryant-Denny! So, things are about to get even more busier as we are preparing to put our house on the market next week! There is so much to do and the kiddos allow us so little time to do all that needs to get done! Mike leaves for the month of February on yet another trip so the boys and I will be heading down to Pensacola while he's gone. We'll be leaving next Friday. Please pray that the plane ride will be smooth and there will be no major breakdowns and most importantly, that we are surrounded by nice, understanding people!! I'm a little nervous but hey, we'll make it down one way or the other!

Sweet smile

Luke is really starting to smile. It's precious to see and I couldn't believe that I actually got some shots! They are the very first pictures of him smiling. : )

My "new" life as a mother of 2

OK, I know what you all are thinking... I'm the mom of a new baby and I haven't posted anything about my sweet little angel! I just want you moms of ONE baby to have another one and see how good your blogging skills become! :) I really think about blogging everyday and don't even know where to begin! Luke really is a good baby. The first month he literally slept and ate. He never cried. I mean never. If he let out a cry we ran to him because something had to be terribly wrong. The only thing he'd do when he was hungry was grunt over and over. Mike and I were worried that at night he would be grunting forever before we finally heard him! When he was about a month he decided to wake up and was a tad bit fussier, mainly in the evenings and also because he was having some gassiness. He's been sleeping like a champ. For weeks and weeks he's been only waking up once a night. For about a week now he's been going 6 and sometimes 7 hour stretches! He usually nurses and goes right back to sleep. Grant has really been doing great with Luke. When he cries he tells me just what he thinks he needs... he'll either say, "Mommie's milk, paci, swing, chair." Oh, but before he says anything he says, "Baby Wook MAD." Grant really knows the routine around here. I had to laugh at him.. yesterday he took one of my breast pump shields and lifted up his shirt and put it on his chest! He is so funny. He keeps me laughing at the things he does and says daily. I didn't think I'd say this but age 2 is the best.



So, we live in the house. Going out is a MAJOR feat! For example: Yesterday I had to go to Target with both boys because Mike's out of town. You see, before now I wouldn't even tempt the trip with both boys because I would have Mike watch them, or at least one of them. I had to get a birthday gift for a party that we are going to today. I woke up dreading the trip but knowing I just had to do it. By the time I got myself ready, both boys dressed, fed and took their naps and found that perfect window of opportunity, it was 3:30! I just fed Luke thinking he would be a happy camper. Got to Target and I pulled out the gigantic double stroller, which I can barely maneuver, piled the boys in and in we went. We got to the toys section and Luke started crying. I was worried that Grant would be fussing for all the toys but thankfully he was a good boy. Luke didn't stop crying until we got to the car. Everyone was looking at us in the stroller that took up almost a whole isle and I could feel my face getting redder and redder. Then I got to the register and the lady said, "Someone is hungry." I nicely said, "I just fed him before we came" but really I wanted to say "How do you know what he wants!" Then she said, "Well, I guess he wants more." No comment. I was thinking to myself how crazy I was for attempting this and that I would never, EVER do it again! I should have just wrapped up one of Grant's toys!



Here's some more fun facts... Mike is out of town and now Grant and Luke are sick with bad colds and as of this morning, me too!



So, for all you who are thinking about having 2, I suggest you wait until your first one is at least in college! :)



Here are a couple recent pictures of the boys. They really are so sweet and I am so blessed to have them.