Life With 2 Under 2....So Far

Today is my 7th day being by myself with both kids. Billy was able to take off 2 weeks from work when Caden was born and he was an amazing help. It has definitely been difficult trying to create some semblance of order. But, I love it. There are times when both kids are crying and very needy and I am ready to pull my hair out. Then, in the next 5 minutes I will have them both cuddling on my lap and my heart swells up. I am so lucky to have Billy, who works so hard to provide for us so I am able to stay home.

A typical day for us starts around 7am. The next 2 hours are full of diaper changes, bottles, yogurt and cereal for Avery and lots of cuddles. Avery is really cuddly in the mornings so we usually sit on the couch and watch one of her "shows" while Caden sleeps next to us in the boppy.




Caden is still at the stage where he sleeps most of the time. He is definitely a baby that likes to be held though, so when he is awake things can get a little hard. I get this face A LOT:



Avery is so sweet. Whenever Caden cries, she rushes over and tries to help. She'll put a blanket on him or give him a paci. She has such a sweet nature and I know she is going to be an amazing big sister.

She hasn't shown much jealousy, but she definitely has needed more attention. She mimics Caden's cry, steals his paci, gets in the infant swing and carseat, and lets me rock her and hold her like a baby (which, I must admit, I don't mind this at all!).

Yes, through-out the day there are definitely struggles but it is SO worth it. After all, have you seen the cuteness that I get to be around all day long? :)