Gavin is 11 weeks old today. He is such a sweet baby who rarely cries. He loves to cuddle and give sweet kisses. He's also a serious boy who likes to observe everything around him. He has a beautiful smile that lights up his whole face, but will only share it occassionally. He is definitely my more serious child it seems (at least for now). He has begun "talking" some and I love to just sit and listen. Wyatt loves his little brother and I can honestly say I'm glad for the 5 year age gap. He is so helpful and will do whatever it takes to make his little brother happy.
Wyatt has grown up so much and it seems like it just happened overnight. When I brought Gavin home from the hospital Wyatt suddenly seemed much older. He's such a smart little boy, sometimes too smart for his own good. He definitely challenges me daily, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. There's never a dull moment around here with him. Lately, he has moved on from being our "trashman" to being our "sprinkler man". He still likes to play with his trash cans and trucks some, but not 24/7 like he has for the last 2 years. He's now moved onto sprinklers. He finds them in the ground every where we go. If he comes to your house he's going to immediately ask you if you have a sprinkler system. If you do, he'll want to know how many zones you have, when they come on, and can he see it! He's even got two real ones (thanks to some dear family members) that he can't wait to hook up and run through this summer. As of now my family room is littered with lincoln logs that are his sprinklers to water his "grass and gardens". Going out can be challenging because he wants to stop every where to check for sprinklers. When my boy finds something he likes, he lives, eats, and breathes it!
This week is my last week of maternity leave. My heart breaks when I think of having to leave Wyatt and Gavin in another week and a half. I have fallen in love with this time of being just mom. It's definitely not easy and there is no real break. I am tired, exhausted in fact, but I find such joy and fulfillment in being with them and watching them grow every day. I am thankful that God provided for me to be able to take this time off. But, it's coming to an end and I must return soon. I know I'll still be exhausted and my house will be messy all the time again, but I will make it! I am thankful that I still get 4 days a week at home though. And, I only have roughly 9 weeks of school left until summer break. Then, it'll be my time to just be mom again.
It's also hard to believe that when August rolls around my big boy will be starting kindergarten. Again, another milestone that has come way too quickly for this mama. I look at him and can't believe he's already 5. Where has the time gone?? I pray every day that God will slow time down for me, but so far it hasn't happened. So, I just try to enjoy every moment and pray the memories will be embedded in my mind for years to come.
Now, it's time for me to go and enjoy these babies while I still have all afternoon!
The boys enjoying a recent visit to the Naval Air Museum
