Robbins and Reno

Robbins loves his Uncle Reno and his girlfriend Bryn so much! Everytime they come over, he goes nuts and then cries when they leave. It is so nice having them in the same town as us and we are going to be pretty bummed if he gets a job somewhere else after he graduates from Belmont in May. The video below pretty much ums up their time together:)

Side by Side

So I use to think these two lookeed just a like but I don't know anymore! I still think they favor but I think she is really changing. He is a little older then her here and has about 4 pounds on her too which makes a difference.

Landry-31/2 months

Robbins-4 months

We have a roller

How is she growing so fast?! Today at Mrs. Beth's she rolled from her stomach to her back. Apparently she scared herself because when she rolled over she got the big eyes look and then started pouting. Love this sweet girl!


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Lent

Read this today about Lent and sacrafice and loved it! A great reminder of why we sacrafice this Easter season.

"The Israelites who ruined their grain, cows, doves and sheep in sacrifice did so because they believed in the craziest of all hopes—that this destruction of what is good would ultimately bring about something even better. When they sacrificed their animals and foods, it was a way of saying out loud and from the core of their being that they trusted in God, that they themselves were not capable of providing what they needed or what the world needed, but God was. They believed in a God who was so very much in charge of the universe that He would make the world a better place in spite of their loss. Sacrifice was about giving honor, about giving to something bigger than yourself in the trust that blessings come when you don’t put “me” first all the time."

I mean...nailed it! To read the entire article click here: http://www.relevantmagazine.com/god/deeper-walk/features/28361-why-practicing-lent-is-crazy

To Clarify

I have had a few people ask after reading my "back to work" post if someone had said something judgemental to me about going back to work or if it was directed at anyone. Absolutely not! I have the most amazing and supportive friends and family. One I talk to on the way to or from work everyday, others praying for our family as we transition back into the swing of things. I just wrote that to have in writing how I was feeling. I told ya'll I make the blog into books and I just wanted to capture what I was really feeling as i headed back. So sorry if it sounded like I was directing that at anyone, it was simply my ramblings:) On another note, the last week and a half has been much better and I feel like we are starting to get into our groove. Praise the Lord!

I Phone Dump

Major haircut!

We had a night out in Memphis just us two and it was so fun! We went and saw Patrick Dodd, and old family friend, play downtown after going to the Grizzlie's game that Ryan gave J.Ed tickets to for Christmas.

Big girl in her bumbo

Bath time

I threw this video in just because Robbins and his dancing is my favorite.

3 months

I promise her hair is wet, not greasy, we do bathe her!

I can't belive this little girl is 3 months old! She has changed so much. She is sitting up in her bumbo, staying awake longer and playing all the time. It is amazing how she is grabbing things, pulling on things and all those developmental things you forget about them doing. She is an ok sleeper going from 10pm to anywhere from 3:30 to 7. So to say she is inconsistent in an understatement. Her disposition is still so layed back. The only time she cries is if she is tired or hungry, it is so nice! Not sure how much she weighs but she is getting those adorable fat rolls on her legs and the double chin has arrived. I know she is gaining weight but it is funny because she is such a finicky eater. I have her on 5 oz's every 3 hours but sometimes she eats it all, sometimes 3 sometimes 4. There is really no rhyme or reason to her eating habits. She is so happy, laughing and smiling all the time and is such a joy to be around. She still does not love being in her carseat but she is getting better for sure. All in all we are doing pretty great, ready to have a consistent sleep schedule but who am I kidding, Robbins spoiled us and was not normal how early and great he slept through the night. Talking to other moms she is falling in the "normal" category which is fine with me.

Working 9 to 5

Actually more like 8 to 4 but who's counting. Last week was my first week back at the AHA and boy was it a doozie. I don't think I really thought through how hard it would be going back the week of one of our largest events, the Heart Gala. Pretty much it was awful. I had so much anxiety already about leaving her and put the stresses of last minute logistics that need to get done on top of that and I was a wreck. Luckily, she is being taken care of by some pretty great ladies. Three days a week we take her to Mrs. Beth's house and on Friday's my friend Kelli comes to our house to be with her. She seems to be adjusting pretty well other then sleep. To say I have spoiled this girl is an understatement, she takes every nap in my arms. Crazy right? Well I don't care, I only had 3 months to be home with her so I was going to eat up every moment. In another 2 weeks we will start the cry out phase and hopefully break that habit.

Fortunately, this week has been much much better. No real anxiety, no crazy deadlines and no tears so far. I know for me working outside the home is the right decision for our family. I am very blessed to work in such a relaxed and flexible work environment and I really love my team and what I do. Plus I also love Robbins school and how well he thrives there and love Landry's nannies. For us, this works, and I know working outside the home vs. staying at home is such a hotbed for debate but I don't get it. It is such a deeply personal decision like who you should marry,to have kids,etc. and it is so different for every person. I can't imagine telling someone that the decision they make to stay home vs. not is right or wrong. I think it is just something else for women to argue about as if we needed any help there:) I have so much for respect for my friends who stay at home(hardest job ever!!) and those who don't, in the end we are all just trying to glorify the Lord by being the best wives and moms we can be and I have realized there is no formula for that and that every equation looks a little different.

Everyday it will get easier and I must say it does make me treasure and love the time I do have with them after work. Seeing their faces when I come home or pick them up is by far the best part of my day. A long overdue 2 month post is coming soon, I'm just a little behind!