Adjusting to Two

We are trying to get the hang of this. Owen is 5 weeks today! I wish I knew before I had 2 just how easy one really was...but the twisted truth is I NEVER would have realized how easy it was until I had 2. Time is just a little different than before Owen. I think of how my time would be spent now, if it was just me and Anna...Im not napping now, Im not running now, I'm not showering everyday (don't judge) I'm not sleeping now, I'm not crafting now, I'm lucky to get out of the house, if only life were all about me...would it be too blunt to say life would be a breeze? Okay, maybe, but life is NOT about being a breeze and life without our Owen would be a sad one. I love him so completely I'm more than willing to give up my "me" time (such as running and crafting and sleeping) to have him! and the truth is, we'll get it all figured out and we'll figure out how to fit a lot more into one day soon enough, I'll keep you informed :)

And just for the record: We Love Two!

Although it can be just a little hectic at times We get it figured out.

Anna is pointing at the camera and at herself...she needed to make sure we got her- how could we not :)

Kirby is getting a hold of it pretty quickly as well, but Anna has had a harder time adjusting to him being both her dad and Owen's dad. For some reason she got that me, mom, could have 2 kids, but not Kirby, he is only her dad...for the record, he is both Anna's and Owen's dad, Anna is just a little possessive of him.

Look how small his is, his bum is as big as Kirb's palm. This is also O's favorite position. He loves laying on his belly...even more than the swing...that blows me away!

So while Kirb and I are trying to adjust, Anna is as well. She has done great so far, really. But we all have are times when we are feeling a little neglected because the baby requires A LOT of time...and Anna has come up with her own tactic of getting our attention...

"Maybe they will think I'm the baby"

We sure Love these two!

So, I just wanted to touch a little on how opposite my kids are--already (as babies that is)

When Anna was a baby verse Owen:

Anna took a pacifier without too much of a struggle

O hates the pacifier

Anna would sleep all the time, anywhere-- even right through feedings
Owen never misses a feeding- he is a picky sleeper

Anna was a terrible nurser
To my GREAT relief, Owen will latch on all day long, if he could. He is an excellent eater!

I can count on one hand the number of times Anna spit up
Owen soaks burp rags and spits up after pretty much every feeding

Anna was a bobble head
Owen came out of the womb holding his head up, literally! (They set him on my belly and he looked right up at me)

Anna preferred the swing or the floor or the couch, not really in people's arms
Owen LOVES to cuddle

Even delivery was totally opposite...Anna's was smooth and painless
Owen's was drama and PAINFUL! (More on this when I get the pics from my dad)