Life Lately

So, I haven't blogged in an extremely long time. I've sat down and typed, deleted, typed, saved, given up and now I'm back (for today).

I haven't even formally introduced Miss Riley to our blog, but she arrived October 4th at 6 lbs., 15.6 oz and 20.5 inches at 11:46pm.

She will be six months old tomorrow, my how time has flown. I must say Riley Grace is a complete joy. I told Jason the other day I wish we would have known her temperament before she was born and I would have named her Joy, it just fits. She is incredibly easy-going and happy all the time. She is one of those babies that when she fusses something is wrong and needs to change. She fusses only when she is hungry, tired or dirty and not even every time she is tired, hungry or dirty. (After Benjamin I didn't know babies like this actually existed, I thought they were mere old wives' tales.) I just can't believe how blessed we are to have such a wonderful little girl. Riley loves to laugh and watch her big brother run around. Her eyes dart back and forth to keep up with whatever he is doing, all the while with her precious laugh. She giggles and coos at most things he does. As a mother, it is truly heart-warming to watch the two of them interact at such young ages. It's so special to see the adoration from both sides. I know we will go through stages where they will forget how much they adore one another, but for now it melts my heart.

As for Mr. Benjamin, he still challenges us daily. I truly believe that's his lot in life, to keep me on my toes! :o) I always talk about how challenging he is, but he has such a sweet heart at the same time. He gives the best hugs and is so genuinely excited to see Jason or I after an absence (even after a short time). He loves to play with all things wheels. If it has wheels, he'll play with it, still. Right now, he loves dinosaurs, fire trucks and his sandbox. He does a great job with his colors and knowing the words to songs. Maybe he'll be a singer one day (of course those would NOT be genes he got from me). He still takes swimming lessons. He's been doing that since he was 14 months old and still goes once a week. He loves it, but I'm not convinced swimming is his calling. (He's still not big on water being in his face.) It's amazing to see him develop interest in his own things. Lately sports have been grabbing his attention (which his daddy is thrilled), so we'll see where that leads him. Benjamin blesses us daily, he's such a lively spirit.

This is us for now. I'd like to say I will blog more frequently, but I can't make any promises. We're just spinning through life counting our blessings and loving whatever comes next!

Until next time...