Well, my maternity leave has hit the half way mark....so sad. Although, yesterday I would have taken work over home---it was THE most trying day that I've had with both kids since Keegyn was born. I'm learning to not be so uptight and stressed when Keegyn is bawling her eyes out while I'm patiently waiting for Cale to finish going "potty" or as we're trying to get dressed and I'm wrestling him on the floor just trying to do so. Jason has taught me that Keegyn will not "die" just because she's crying because she wants to be picked up or have her diaper changed. In fact, to quote the man himself "Kristin, she can cry a little, it's not gonna kill her." And of course, I know it's not going to kill her....but it doesn't help when I've been doing this and listening to this ALL day long. Or listening to Cale tell me what to do for Keegyn when she's crying, because of course, why wouldn't Cale know best???!!! But I digress....so yes, I have had some trying days in the past 7 weeks, but I wouldn't trade being a mother to these two beautiful angels for anything in the world. They are the loves of my life...and I guess Jason can be included in that group as well!!!

Now, who couldn't fall in love with these sets of cheeks???!!!

Me and my baby girl (I luv saying that..."baby girl")
Little Miss Osh Kosh

Jazzersize anyone?????

And she found her thumb!!! Even if it was very short lived!

I've got the most smiley little girl! I've been capturing smiles from our little peanut left and right......smug little grin....
...see what I mean...she just doesn't quit!

Holding hands

My precious angel

Mr Joe Cool--as he calls himself whenever he sports the sunglasses. Little does he know those are mommy's sunglasses, and they are more "cosmo" than "joe cool."!

The kids and I had a special day home together today. We met some of my girlfriends for lunch, Ann and Sara, with their little ones. It was decided that the next time we actually get together again, it will have to be at someones house so we can actually talk a little and the kids can run around. Cale has been doing so well with potty training...he's getting richer by the day! So far, no accidents in 3 days....except for poopy ones...for some reason, he's afraid to poop in the big potty. This is the best picture I could get of my little Joe Cool and myself today--but it's better than nothing.

Pretty in pink

Cuddle time....wish it were nap time.....but really it was time to clean out a poopy pair of underwear. Coming from the mouth of Mr Joe Cool himself "something not feel right in there mommy" (as tears are running down his face and we're 10 seconds away from a minor meltdown.) I'm thinking a few more times of poopy underwear may be just what he needs to finally decide to use the big potty for number two as well!!!!

I don't know where the last month has gone...but it has surely flown by! My days start at 3:30am (as that's what time my little pumpkin gets up to eat and decides that she's ready to start her day) but still, I don't know where my time goes! Between diaper changes, feedings, potty training (which has actually been equating to wiping pee off the kitchen floor more than anything else) and constantly answering the "mommy" questions EVERY two minutes, I find myself going quite insane some days....although I know it's no more crazier than any other mom out there raising two or more kiddos! Yep, such is my life for the next ... hmmm... I don't know how long!

But as much as I make fun of my "hectic" days, we do manage to sqeeze in some play time as well as MANY photo ops! (you know me!)

Cale has rediscovered his love for play-doh, thanks to Tom, Jamie, and Kylie! He can't get enough of that stuff and is now finally having fun with all the utensils trying to build things.

So serious .. making spaghetti is no easy feat!

Keegyn's first velour track suit--yep, gotta love it!

Keegyn loves it too! I swear!

I just love the expression on her face here! And look, she's even starting to show off her little belly and double chin! She's only 7 pounds and has a double chin, so now I don't feel so bad about mine!!!!!

My poor little man...trying desperately to take a nap but needing to cover his ears cuz his little sister is crying way too much! Cale's favorite saying these days: "Calm down Keegyn!" The other frequent occurence in our home: Cale running around the house with both fingers in his ears, yelling the same phrase mentioned above!

Cuddling with her froggy on her cute little froggy blankie! Thanks Gina, Avery and Mya! (PS..Can't wait to see you all next week!)

Brotherly love! Actually, Cale just really likes to be in ALL the pictures with Keegyn....never really liked getting pictures taken before, but now that I might actually want one of just Keegyn...rarely a chance!

Lazy day at home

Getting ready to go see the girls at work. This time we're all dressed up with actually someplace to go!

Keegyn has achieved one of her first milestones! Holding her head up enough to sit in the bumbo chair! Yeah Keegyn!

While Keegyn mastered that task, Cale is currently working on another...potty training. As you can tell by no pants (only underwear....this is still early in the day so this is actually only pair number two!) Won't even go into how many underwear changes we had this day!

Another first milestone....SMILING!!!!!!!!!!!

Playing footsie :)