A Dad of Two

Being the Daddy of an infant and a toddler is probably one of the most challenging and influential roles one could hold. When he comes home from work, usually it's "play time" which means almost 100% attention goes to the sweet talkative and active toddler before she goes to bed. Weekends are the same. A little rest here and there but Mom needs a little break too, so Dad swoops in to share the responsibilities of the household and kids' needs. He wears many hats. The Mr Fix-it hat. The tickle monster hat. The discipline-when-needed hat. The fun-outside-activities hat. And the list goes on.

Emma and Olivia are the most blessed little girls around. They have a Daddy who loves them unconditionally and who longs to be there for them in the ups and downs of life. He is their Protector and Gentle Guide. He is Comforter and Strength. He is their model of how much their Heavenly Father loves them.

Thanks for being all those things and more to our little girls, T. We love you!
2 smooches and 2 hugs from E and O.

Two Most Adorables

This past month or two, the girls have really blossomed. Emma is pedaling like a champ on her new bicycle and Olivia is babbling and scooting everywhere, although her smiles and laughs are what still catch people's attention the most. Any day you can catch the two interacting whether it's Olivia chasing Emma around trying to take the toy in her hand, laughter in the back seat of the car for no apparent reason, or an occasional accident followed by a loud little sister scream after a toy or something has landed on her finger. Sisterhood. It's begun.


E and O Talk

Olivia occasionally says, "ma ma" when she's hungry.

Emma recently said sentences like, "Mom, can you please help me button the onesie on baby Livy doll and then after that you can go back to reading your Bible." or "Where are we going to, Mom?" or my favorite, "Emma to do it. Emma to do it." (when she wants to do something herself) And there's the genius in her that really comes out when she can quote the entire "Olivia the Pig" book at bedtime and is learning how to recognize and spell words.

We are two proud parents. I told Todd this morning, "Can't they BOTH be the most adorable things on this planet?!!"














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Being a mommy

You know you are a Mommy when you are totally satisfied if the only thing your husband does for you for Mother's Day is let you take a nap and change the dirty diapers. It really is the little things.

But T did a great job making sure I had a "Katie Day" which means good food, movie, a sentimental present with photos of the girls, and sleep! What a great husband and father. It's not easy taking care of 3 girls for a day.

As for celebrating motherhood, it is such a privilege to help raise these two amazing little girls. It is so worth all the clean-ups, time-outs (sometimes for me!), diaper changes, boo boos, whines, tears, screams, outfit changes, sing-a-long songs, night wakings, tooth aches etc

to experience the smiles, giggles, the milestones, the hugs, and the blossoming of their personality and character.

To be entrusted with the two most precious girls on the earth is a high calling that can't be done without a loving earthly and heavenly Father.

Happy Mommy's Day!



























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