August Update

Caitlyn- Turns 2 next weekend and is loving life! She is a very affectionate little toddler; she loves to cuddle and hug and kiss, but when she’s tired… she also loves to kick, scream, and pinch (which we’re working on). She gave up on her toddler bed and now falls asleep with us and we then transfer her into her own room where she will then sleep the entire night…. Wait… I’ll update you more on her for her birthday post in 8 days!!!

Ashton- Is as sweet as can be. He actually is back to eating and sleeping a lot… I think we’re getting ready for a big growth spurt. He really enjoys watching Caitlyn and is really calm and smiley when she’s close by… unless she’s trying to pick him up (which she does often to give him hugs), but really it looks like she’s just squeezing the heck out of him and I don’t think he likes it too much… yet! He enjoys tummy time and sitting upright in the swing and bouncy chairs. He doesn’t sleep well in our room, so he’s been in his own room and crib for a while now (he’s a real noisy little sleeper). He goes off and on with sleeping through the night.

Ashley- is the most wonderful husband in the WORLD!!! Really, he is the best partner I could ask for. He had his first weekend alone with the children and when I came home the house was spotless and the kids were happy… what more could I ask for?!? He was Caitlyn’s swim coach in her recent swim lessons (I absolutely LOVED watching them swim and sing together). He definitely knows how to keep our family functional and I’m so thankful for that. Also, we had our 10 year high school reunion last weekend and Ashley and I both had a chance to reconnect with some old friends… it was a lot of fun!

Moi- I just finished my first full week in my new position. It was weird working Monday through Friday, because I’ve never worked full time in my life… (Well I have… but only when I’ve picked up extra shifts)… Thank God for my Mom!!! She’s been watching Cait and JD full time… I know it’s a hard job and I totally 100% appreciate her! Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you!!! I still am trying to lose a ton of pregnancy weight and it’ll be more difficult now with my friend Stacy force feeding me cookies and candy in the office.

Our Family as a Whole- We’ve been trying hard to keep cool, we spent a few nights at my parents house this last week when it was 109 degrees… they have AC! We’ve been BUSY enjoying the summer weather with trips to the park, wii bowling parties, BBQs, weddings, many adventures to the zoo (with Tiff, Avery, and Jax... and also with Grandma and Bubba), wading in the tiny kiddy pool and swimming at my aunt’s really big pool. This summer has been a blast so far and we have a ton of things still to look forward to.