2 Months

 Jaron is two months old today, which in my mind is very hard to believe.  He has literally grown right before my eyes over the last few weeks and not just in size.  This little guy of ours has started sharing some of his smiles with us and tries his darnedest to join in the conversation with his cooing and babbling.  And just last night he let his mommy get a good 7 hours of sleep.  It was the greatest 2 month b-day gift he could have given me.  Of course, I don't expect that to happen again tonight by any means.

   He continues to be mauled adored by his three sisters.  They all had to keep their distance a few weeks ago due to a cold that made its round through the family, but even that couldn't keep them completely away from their brother and he too got a little bit of the sniffles.  Luckily, everyone is all better and the girls are back to smothering their little bro.

 Britnee is still a big helper and Jaron lights up when she and Kinsie talk to him, but Mylie has stepped into the role of Jaron's mommy and does her best to take care of him in her own little way.  I simply love watching her try to pick him up and give him kisses, and I can't get enough of her patting Jaron's belly and saying "baby".  Even she is growing up too fast.

Needless to say he's been a great addition to the family and I'm looking forward to what the next two months will bring.  Personally I'm hoping for more sleep. 

Preschool, Joy School, and Ballet

Both of our girls started "school" this week.  Kinsie started preschool and Britnee started her second year of joy school.  They were both so excited to go and see their friends and get away from mom for a few hours, or maybe I was the one who was more excited about that.  Either way, there was excitement all around.  I can't believe how big they are both getting.  It's even harder for me to think that Kinsie will be starting Kindergarten next year and Britnee will be in preschool.  Where does the time go?

As inseperable as these two are I think it will be good for them to have their own thing to do and some time away from each other.  I'm also glad that Kinsie goes to school 3 days of the week so that Mylie and Britnee can have some time to play together.  Poor little Mylie always ends up being the third wheel.  Hopefully we can improve that.

The girls also started taking ballet.  They both love to dance (especially Kinsie) and we thought this might be a fun thing for them to try out.  They are both thrilled that they get to have dance classes and seriously make for the cutest little ballerinas that I have ever seen.

It's going to be a crazy and busy year for the girls me, but I figure it will be a good way to establish more of a routine around here. Hopefully I won't loose my mind in the process.