spring has sprung

Spring is here and we couldn't be happier! The afternoons are getting warmer and we are loving getting to be outside. G is so happy playing with chalk, swinging, playing ball, playing with bubbles, taking Wrigley for a walk to see the horses, riding in her car and wagon, and just running around after a long winter inside. She is continuing to grow in her roll as big sister. She loves her little brother so much that sometimes her hugs turn into squeezes. He doesn't seem to mind. She also loves to talk to him and make him laugh. It is precious!
A is also growing. He is almost 3 months old and weighs about 17 pounds. He is sleeping about 7-8 hours at night, most of the time. FINALLY! Thank you Jesus. We've come a long, long way in 12 weeks. He is continuing to do excellent at tummy time. He is able to hold his head up 90 degrees and even rolls over from belly to back occasionally. We have settled into a nursing, playing, napping routine.
Brian and I feel so blessed. A year ago we lost a child, but God carried us through that very difficult time. He knew what the future held for our lives, even though we couldn't see it then. He is faithful. Our children have a sister in heaven that watches over them. Someday we will all meet her when we reach heaven's gates.

Daddy/daughter date

Walking to see the horses.

happy boy

We love our new van!

Ready to play ball.

Look at that form. Mommy's little all star!

After getting balloons for Papaw's birthday.

so strong

He is so big she can't carry him around, so she is always asking to hold her little brother.

Nothing says spring like a rainy ducky & fair wings!

family of 4 (A is hiding in the Tula)

Such a great listener at library story time.

2 month milestones

Holy moly, my baby boy is 2 months old already! At his check up today he weighed 14 lbs 11.8 oz and measured 23 3/4 inches. He is in the 96th percentile! He is doing GREAT with tummy time and can hold his head up 90 degrees. He smiles, coos, and laughs - and it is beyond precious! He likes to be swaddled to sleep. He is finally starting to fall into a routine and be on a schedule - making his Mommy and Daddy so very happy. The Deardurff family thrives on routine! His night time sleep is starting to stretch out, giving Mommy some much needed rest.
Also this week we signed our big girl up for preschool. My babies are growing up so fast! I can't believe she is old enough for preschool. She is so excited and we talk about school all the time. I think I will cry and she will be fine on her first day in Aug. She knows Mommy is a teacher, so let's hope she knows Mommy will not be her teacher (at least not yet).
Mommy found out she will be switching grade levels (and classrooms) AGAIN this fall. I will be teaching 4th grade math next year. While I am excited to focus on one curriculum (I'm a super math nerd), I am not excited to pack up and move across the school again. Nor am I excited about starting my resources from scratch, again. All while learning to be a working mom of two children and pumping while working this fall.
Our family has upgraded from an SUV to a minivan and this momma couldn't be more excited! I just love my new swagger wagon! Automatic opening doors are amazing and a necessity with two kiddos. Mommy's new car is big and roomy!
The 10 day weather forecast shows some temps in the 40s and 50s. We are hoping spring is just around the corner. We can't wait to play outside!

February snow fun!

Thanks USI alumni assoc. for the t-shirt.

Mommy's breakfast buddy! I'll miss this when I go back to work.

Looking out the window.

Feeding "Simba's Daddy". 

Mommy was feeding little brother, so big sister went and got the extra boppy to feed Simba.

stretching out

Dressed up in her Elsa dress to go see Princesses on ice. She loved it and sang along to every song.

so sweet

smiling boy

tummy time

His big sister is so encouraging! These moments melt my heart. I thank God for blessing me to be their Mommy.