My life as a mom of two!

I'm officially back to work. Only three days this week and four next though, so it's a nice transition. I wasn't sad at all since they love being at Mama Jeanne's anyway. And there's this rush of starting a new school year.  But today was Jeanne was walking away with Christian he looked back at me and gave me a sad face, as if to say, "Don't leave Mommy!" It broke my heart.

My brand new little niece was born on Saturday afternoon at 2:05.  She weighed 7 lb. 15.5 oz.  She has  a great complexion.  Cassie looks absolutely fantastic!!  You would never ever know she just gave birth at all.  Marissa is doing well.  She's excited about being a big sister.  It's truly amazing what a miracle it is when a baby is born.  Congratulations Wayne, Cassie, and Marissa!

Christian and I left for Denver on Thursday, August 21st. I was very nervous traveling by myself with an infant. However, everything went so smoothly! Checking in and getting through security didn't even take ten minutes. So we went to different shops and Christian had a breakfast of pears. It was hard keeping him awake for so long, because I wanted him to sleep on the plane. So we kept walking all over the airport for over and hour and a half. We boarded right away. We were lucky enough to be sitting next to two people who really liked babies. They both made him laugh. I swear he was totally flirting with the pretty lady next to us! I was really nervous about his ears popping during take off and had a bottle, Nuks, you name it, but he laughed hysterically! He loved it. I can already see him on roller coasters!! Then he slept for 40 minutes, and it was only a 90 minute plane ride. Hollis and Walker picked us up from the airport and we had lunch at their restaurant, Unos. On the way home Hollis asked me if Mark and I will be Walker's Godparents. After I quit crying I immediately said yes. We can't wait for the baptism. We hung out and visited relatives and had a great time! Again, the flight home was a breeze. We spent much less time in the airport, but had to wait 50 minutes on the plane waiting for take off. I missed Victoria, but really did love to give Christian 100% of my attention for two whole days.

When I got pregnant with Christian I felt bad for the baby. How could I ever love a baby as much as I loved Victoria? I told Mark it was impossible! Everyone assured me I would. . .and Man oh man were they right! I am completely in love with both of them - equally and completely! But poor Chinchin doesn't seem to get as much attention on my blog as Victoria does. They are both doing amazing things - it's just Victoria's things are all new to us and she's so much louder:-) So here's a Christian update:
He sits up like a champ! I love to just watch him sit! What an amazing thing - he's been laying down for about six months now, it must be so nice to see the world from a different perspective. He eats in a big boy high chair now. He's beginning to eat a lot now. He really loves to nurse though. Boy, when I shut off that milk supply I don't know what he'll do! Even though I have over 3,000 (no I didn't accidentally add an extra zero) ounces frozen he'll still miss it. He got TWO teeth in one night. It is adorable to see him laugh and see those tiny white specks sparkling at me! Christian already has a love for reading! Victoria is a great role model! He loves to listen to a story, look at the pictures, and even chew on a corner. Christian isn't exactly crawling yet, but he's definitely finding his way around. He'll do whatever it takes to get to a toy he wants. He scoots, grabs the carpet and pulls, rolls, whatever it takes. He also likes particular toys. Victoria has figured out it's easier to give him what he wants - he's going to get it sooner or later anyway. Chinchin is doing amazing things and it's amazing to watch him grow, change and learn. On top of everything, he's lucky enough to have a big sister to pave the way for him.

I was just getting ready for the day and Christian was playing on the floor by me and Victoria is upstairs playing. I have the monitor on so I can hear what she's doing. Then she starts singing Baa Baa Black Sheep! And continues with Twinkle Twinkle Little Star! All that singing I do in the car for her is finally paying off. I wish I had it recorded. It was adorable!