Today was the day I left my job 2 years ago to become a stay at home Mom. A lot has changed in 2 years. We now have Amelia and Baron. I have learned a lot about kids and myself in these years. I miss my job and walked away from a the best job with a awesome company to take care of Baron and Amelia. I have learned that being home is much harder of a job then my old job. It is hard when you never get a time during the day to take an easy. When you work you get bathroom breaks, lunch breaks, time to talk to co workers, vacation days, and time were maybe you just slack some at work. At home you don't get that you always have little people depending on you for every need. Now that I am home I totally understand why some people choose to work!
I would not changed this decision for the world. Our kids have had a very special life ( so far). They have got to see and do a lot of things that would not happen if I worked. I am their first teacher and have a big responsibility to them. I have seen them blossom and accomplish so much. And never missed out on any "firsts". These years go by fast. You only live today once. And they are only little once- someday they will be driving cars and not wanting to cuddle with Mom and Dad.
I have also came to the conclusion that in parenting it never gets easier. There is always challenges: Now it may be not listening, wanting to do everything for themselves, and screaming for when they want something. But, soon enough it will be stuff like driving, school trouble, boys ( with Amelia).
Baron and Amelia are getting at a nice age now. And Amelia can do a lot . But, now when I look back at the stuff that Baron had to do since we had a second child- I think it forced him to grow up sooner. I was talking to my pediatrician about some challenges I was having with Baron and he said what do you expect he is really still a baby himself and does not understand the consequences of that. That really made sense to me! He does so much and now most of are troubles are that he wants to do everything for himself- even stuff that is not age appropriate ( like pouring milk). He dresses himself, goes potty by himself, feeds and drinks out of a regular cup( hates sippy cups), get in the car by himself, buckles his carseat strap. It is hard on Mom watching there kid not need them as much. Amelia has turned into a toddler now- she tries to do everything her big brother does. And hates it when I tell her no. If Baron rides a bike she thinks she can do it to. She has brought so much joy to our lives. She is so sweet and it is nice to have a softer side in the house. She really completes our family and it is neat getting to experience both.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Taum Sauk Park and Elephant Rocks Hike
Today we were blessed again with perfect weather. It seems like fall! So took advantage of the weekend and left at 8:30 this morning for an outing. Our first stop ( after gas) was Elephant Rocks State Park. They have massive rocks everywhere that you can climb on. This was not our planned trip we stopped here and did not stay long so we could stretch our legs. Then off for 13 more miles in the car till Taum Sauk Park. We hiked to the highest elevation in Missouri ( actually the highest for a handful of states in the midwest). Then we were off on to our hike to Mina Sauk Falls it is a really pretty waterfall in Missouri. It does not usually have water this time of year but last week we got a lot of rain. So it had some water ( but not lots). Amelia and I both had to go in the Kelty. This a a 3 miles round trip hike and I can do 3 miles. But, this trail was too rugged for us and VERY steep. Mom is wondering how much longer she can carry Amelia. This was some work out and I think Mom is still trying to recover. There is warnings about how hard this hike is before you start. Mom brought snacks ( since our lunch was going to be real late). It took us 2:15 mins to complete and Mom and Dad went fast!. I was so pretty Amelia and I loved it. We saw the water fall ( put our feet in), saw animals, and some of the prettiest views in Missouri. Then on the way home we stopped in a Small town BBQ place. Which was great ( it has numerous awards). Then off to the car to nap on the way home. Then once we got home- I still had tons of energy ( Mom and Dad can't figure where I get it from). So Amelia and I rode bikes till 8pm.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Zoo
This week we did lots of fun stuff. Not as fun as vacation- but Mom did find the time to keep us busy. We went to the train store, swimming, and the zoo. Mom only took pis at the zoo. It was kind of nice still a lot of school started this week so things were less busy. The zoo was great today. The weather was perfect 79 degrees and we just had a all around fun day. Mom manged to get a few cute pictures.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Bike Ride
This was really fun. We really enjoyed the views. And did not mind sitting still too much!
Playground
We loved this playground. They had this neat swing thing that went around. Plus it was sand so we would not fall and get hurt.
Racing
I guess they are starting young. They loved this on the deck on the condo. They most of done it for an hour.
More Ice Cream and eating out
The dinner we went to had those fun sticks ( can't remember the name - but they also have them at PF Changs). Opa shaped them into glasses for us.
The start of our day at Sleepy Bear Dunes.
Ice Cream
We went and got ice cream at Moomer's twice. It was vited the best ice cream in America by Good Morning America.
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