lately.

it's been in the 70's. then it "snowed". then the 70's. then it "snowed" again. after a week of being out of school here's to hoping we all return back to our regular scheduled lives tomorrow! :)

if you know mark you know he falls asleep faster than anyone i know! i couldn't resist. 

the mothering instincts that avery has are beyond anything i can comprehend. the way she loves him and cares for him is priceless. for all of those conversations, tears, discussions, and prayers about adding to our family. these moments are worth every single one! the lessons she is learning as a big sister are more valuable than anything i will ever teach her. she is amazing at only four years old. i can't imagine what she will go on to do as she grows. getting to watch and guide her is a gift. 

we went and saw frozen a couple of weeks ago. we've now been singing the songs ever since. everyday. every night.

this little guy amazes me. his vocabulary and speech have just exploded. i love listening to him talk and tell me about his day at school. i also really love hearing him say "i be riiiiiiiight back".



and will. i mean. he continues to melt my heart everyday and he makes me want to grab onto this baby stage and never let go. the smell of his hair after a bath. the smell of his breath when he sleeps with his mouth open. his dimply thighs. his chubby cheeks. his gummy smile. i'm tearing up just writing these things. if i am ever stressed all i need is to rock this sweet boy and suddenly i am overcome with calmness and thankfulness. that to do list that runs through my head on repeat suddenly disappears.


i am in a place of extreme thankfulness right now. i hope this never leaves me. these little ones amaze me everyday and help me look at life in a new light. every.single.day. they also make me question how on earth i will survive the day and make it to bedtime sometimes. these little people that have me wanting to scream and run away also have me in tears the next minute and never wanting to let them go. but, not a day goes by when i don't stop and just stare in amazement at these miracles. i love them so much it hurts. i hope they know that.