A Day in the Life of...

There is something wonderful about having a family. It isn't always easy. In fact some days it's down right exhausting, (that's why I started to drink coffee), but the joys far outweighs the trials.

As a stay-at-home mom there are days where I keep my kiddos home all day. I think these are Peyton's favorite because he HATES to get out of his pjs! Footie pajamas are his favorite and being naked is a close second. He is working on his potty training which has its ups and downs. Oh but he loves getting his chocolate afterwards!

Peyton loves doing puzzles, painting, writing in his Blue's Clues Notebook, playing in the sink with dishes, reading books, and watching TV on our phones. He also loves playing with his sister. He 'roll back' (rolls on his back) with Sadie and 'jum jum' with her when shes in her jumparoo. He is concern for her when he is eating and she isn't. He is also super understanding when I have to put her down for a nap.

When it is warm outside we spend it drawing with chalk, playing on the driveway, drive his cars, play in our car (he has loved that since he was tiny) and of course 'slide' and swing.

I try my best to have the kiddos nap at the same time so that I get some time alone. I feel like it's pretty important for my soul. :) I'm doing a Beth Moore study at church so I try to catch up on that during nap time, tidy/do dishes/ or whatever random housework and then usually end up with some cookie dough and watching parenthood or the voice.

In the evenings, Daddy coming home with some fresh energy is so important! We love to 'high' (hide) in baby's bed which he can now climb into and tickle. He says 'more more' whenever Drew or I tickle him because it's a definite favorite! He loves helping us with dinner and usually plays with his food/microwave along side of us.

After dinner we take baths or snuggle. If they take baths we end up snuggling them in their towels 'as babys' a while which makes Peyton downright giddy.

We have been dividing and conquering for bedtime routines. We take turns with Peyton and Sadie but they both start to go to bed around 8:30. Peyton needs his prayers (which he decides who he prays for - so precious) and songs and books. He has been taking FOREVER to go to sleep and sometimes cries when we leave the room. We're working on it. Sadie just needs some milk and she is OUT! Unfortunately she has been crying many times a night...oh well I get lots of snuggles!

Days at home aren't glamorous. But they are wonderful. I am so grateful to be able to grow and learn and play alongside these two cuties!