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Giggles & Grins

If I haven't been on the blog for quite some time, it's because these sweet little girls (and four year old too) are keeping me busy! And I wouldn't have it any other way. These last 12 weeks have been unbelievably amazing! I cannot believe that after this month, I will be returning to my full-time job. It's a mixed emotion feeling, because being with my kids each and every day is wonderful! At the same time, we are a two income family and I wish that we could afford for me to be a stay-at-home mom, but that is just not going to happen. Plus, I am so proud of the fact that we work hard for everything that we have. 

 I'd be lying if I said that our funds are not super tight right now. In a way, it makes me a bit eager to return to work. It will be nice to have the financial stability again. I know that there are a lot of one income families out there and my props go out to you for making it work! At the same time, not working makes me miss adult interaction and the creative aspects of my job. Even though I love my kids so much, I really enjoy the career side as well. I know that the family/work balance will fall into place!

 I am going to miss those constant giggles and grins! I'm going to miss making Rhylan's blueberry pancakes in the morning! I am going to miss my morning cup of coffee just before the kids wake up! I am going to miss holding my babies close while they doze after a feeding! I am going to miss being able to nurse my babies freely! I am going to miss my immaculately clean house (one definite perk to staying home)! I am going to miss taking my time with the babies in the morning while giving them a bath, snuggling them in their towels and picking out their clothes; as well as those moments where I just watch them in awe as they interact! 

 I am truly blessed for this time at home and I am so thankful for a job that has been so supportive and understanding of my family's needs. I will forever cherish this time and the memories that I hold because of it. September 19th, when my girls entered the world already seems like so long ago. Time really does fly when you're having fun! 


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