Happy Second Birthday Boys

11,510,640,000 seconds.

191,844,000 minutes.

17,520 hours.

730 days.

 24 months.

2 years. 

TWO YEARS!!!

My little 5lb 11oz and 5lb 6oz babies will be 26lbs and two years old tomorrow! My little love bugs who almost killed me haha when coming in this world have done the opposite since being here. They have given me life, they make everyday full of smiles and giggles, hugs and kisses. I couldn't have asked for better children. They are sweet, thoughtful yes even at this little, they are kind and loving. They are incredibly smart and intrigued by everything new. They dance and sing like their daddy and play every instrument they are allowed to touch. They are truly amazing. 

Now let's not act like everyday is a piece of cake and they do no wrong. There's nothing worse than reading about someone else's life and they only ever talk about the good. Then your left feeling Iike you must be doing something wrong because your kids aren't that 'good' all the time. My boogers are quite trying at times. They will purposely look at me before doing something they know they shouldn't, if one does something and I tell them 'no' the other one walks over and does the same thing then looks at me. They both can be headstrong, thankfully it's usually different days! I have to say the most aggravating thing these little boys do is dump their food on the ground usually it doesn't stop there tho, they then preceed to run over it with their train and plane they ride. Oh my goodness it's a daily thing and happens multiple times a day!! Now they do it and while it's still falling to the ground they say 'Uh ohh'. So they definitely know what they are doing!!  But hey what do you do? Ya know. 

They have loved a few different shows and movies this year. Currently it's Annie and Maters Tall Tales on Netflix. Over the summer it was only Mickey Mouse clubhouse, Thomas the Train before that and Sesame Street. They love corn, hotdogs and of course Mac n cheese! I am a little embarrassed to admit this but McDonald's is their favorite place to eat! When we pass by one they point and whine to go. They both love to read, color, paint and chase Buddy with their toys. They have grown into such different but similar little boys this year. 

I know a lot of people say treat them as two different individuals and of course we do but our boys are very close. They've only ever been separated for three hours their whole life. They do everything together, they look and call out for the other if they can't find them. I want to keep them close growing up, they can distance themselves later in life when they are old enough to make that decision. Some noticeable differences would be Elijah has to park his trucks and trains before he goes to bed every night. It's so funny because not only does he have to park them or he'll throw a fit but they have to be in a perfect line or else he has to fix them. Malachi does that sometimes but not near as much as Elijah. Malachi is my fearless climber, he is so nerve wrecking to watch sometimes. Even though he usually does something 'crazy' first he is always helping his brother to join him. He will pull Elijah up by his hands or if he is waiting for him to climb up something he will push him on his butt to get up and over whatever it is Elijah is climbing. It's the sweetest thing, he is such a thoughtful little boy. They both are, always bringing each other their cups, food, toys, whatever it is they have one of. Sweet sweet boys.

I am so grateful to God that He knew I would be strong enough and loving enough to take care of these little energetic beings. I've never known the amount of strength, love, affection, tolerance, patience, joy, happiness, humor I had until they came into my world. Everyday there is always a "wow" moment. To see them do something and know I am doing this thing right. Yes there will always be room for improvement but to know I am an amazing mother really is satisfying. I am in no way shape or form rushing their/our life but I am looking forward to how God blesses us this second year of their life and just how smart they really are when they start talking clearer and not stopping!!

To my baby boys; Mommy loves you sooo much but remember Jesus loves you even more. Happy Birthday!  

Getting to my Fall to do list!

So this fall hasn't gone as planned for my "mommy moments"!

I wanted to do all the pumpkin things like pictures, hay rides, picking out our pumpkins and carving them, but we haven't done any of it. I guess I should just do it during the day but I want Travis to be apart of these memories. I just always feel like I miss the "opportunities" to do these things that other mothers are doing. It passes us by before were able to get to it. It was just like this last year, I know that it has a lot to do with social media and the other moms I follow on them. They always make it seem like they do all these things with all these pictures of how creative and fun they are. I know it sounds dumb but I just want to capture those moments so I don't have to look back like I've already done in the past two years and wish I would have done this and that. It's not like you can 're-do' it, there wont be a second time around.

Today is the first Saturday I haven't had to work (the only day of the week I do work) and had planned to do fall family photos today and check off other things on my Fall to do list. You should know though it is the first cold rainy day we've had in about a month. OF ALL DAYS!!!!! aghhhh!!

So maybe the boys and I will go do some fun things this coming week during the day, otherwise they just wont happen! I know I am being silly about these things that are not 'important' but they are important to me. I also know I don't ever want to get caught up in having the pictures that we don't enjoy the actual moments. I just want the boys to experience everything I got to as a child and more.

So hopefully my next post will be about all the things we have gotten accomplished! :)

Happy Fall Ya'll