Wife, Mom, Boss – In That Order (Sometimes)

So after reading others blogs, i'm feeling inspired to share my thoughts and stories to bring everyone up to date. Twins turned 9 months today and that's really made me sad to think that they are only 3 months to a year...when Adam turned a year he seemed like such a "big" boy. I really do believe our two new additions made Scott and I realize even more how much love we have to give and share and that having more in our family suits us. It is crazy, don't get me wrong...and working from home while watching 3 kids (and a dog) and keeping up on housework is HARD! I sometimes wonder what i am going to do when i have time to myself. Or what it will feel like to be okay with being gone more than 3 hours during the day. I often times feel guilty leaving all 3 kids with anyone...let alone Scott as I'm used to the chaos and feel "guilty" having others be submerged in it. Our family has been wonderful helping out on the weekends to give Scott and I ...

So...I knew i would eventually run out of steam but I didn't think it would be this soon:) Honestly, i was waiting to post again until we made the announcement we are having twins sometime in February 2011. We found out quite early (6 wks 6 days prego) that we were expecting twins...but wanted to wait to post anything until we had our 11 week check up that all was well. Needless to say, 11 weeks came and went and now I'm finally updating. It was hard to post anything during that time as that was pretty much what had overtaken Scott and I's mind once we found out we were expanding our family to 5 in less than 2 years. A lot of changes happening as we traded in my suv for a minivan, put our house on the market (send us good vibes!) and Scott recently put in his 2 weeks at his current employer to join another company in the transportation business in downtown CR. Excited for all the new opportunities coming our way and just hoping we can all hang on for this crazy ride. ...

I had to give some air-time to my dad "grandpa Sieren". He is tickled by all the new things Adam shows him when my parents come to visit. This was a little reading time with Adam's new "favorite" book. He knows where his belly button is and where your nose is...so don't get your face too close and say "nose" or he'll be more than willing to show you.

The morning after Adam's bday party he was raring to go...He was finding everything funny so we had to get a video of this. I've not heard many babies who have a belly laugh like Adam...when he thinks something is funny, you know it...a lot like his dad, easily entertained.

Adam's birthday party was huge success. I made and decorated my first cake for him to destroy and my sister Stacie made some delicious cupcakes for everyone to enjoy. We had a great turnout and sunny, although extremely warm weather. Aunt Danielle, cousin Bridget, Aunt Stacie and Aunt Abby, cousins Jackson and Payton and both sets of grandparents were able to join amongst some friends and neighbors. The kids all had a blast running in the back yard and the food was delicious. I was impressed on how well humored ADam stayed through it all as he never got too overwhelmed and was fine when Scott and I weren't around. Looking forward to see all the other pics other people took as I'm horrible at it:) Still hard to believe he's going to be one. where did the time go? Scott and I know we're blessed with a good little boy who is happy and loves us as much as we love him. Take care to all and have a great 4th of July weekend!

Now I must say...I definitely have my dad's love for sales but normally am not able go or don't as i end up buying stuff I don't need:)...but today I saw a sign for a garage sale in my neighborhood and picked upa a new ride for Mr. Adam. I wasn't sure what he'd think of it as he gets bored easily with toys at the moment and prefers to entertain himself, and he loved it! He was having fun "steering" and since his feet don't touch the ground it was very easy to push him around. The video quality isn't great since it's done from my phone, but you get the jist. We headed in due to the constant storming that seems to be the trend in Iowa this week:) I'm okay as long as it's done before the 4th of July weekend:)