Growing Pains

I can not believe how fast Layla and Ryder are growing...

We have only been gone for 3 months, but I was looking back at old pics from right before we left and my kiddos don't even look the same.

It is quite bitter sweet. <3

Layla is going through a hard phase. I least I hope it's just a phase. My biggest challenge with her is getting her to listen. You would think that she for some reason can't hear the word "NO"! Some days I feel like that is all I say to that girl. She has developed even more of an attitude. (If you can imagine it even possible) I hope it is a short phase and she soon realizes that sometimes she just can't do some things. The sweet girl is just trying to grow up way to fast. I try and tell her to enjoy it and take it from me, enjoy the careless life you have and be a kid.  I have began to think that she is going to be one of my biggest challenges in life. Not that I am complaining, I couldn't imagine a day with out her. At the end of the day after all the time outs I love that girl to death and I know in a few years her and I will have a bond like no other. Can't wait! <3

Now my Mr. Ryder MB. Where do I start. He is the cutest little boy ever.. And as sweet as can be! His personality just keeps on coming out, and we keep falling more and more in love with him. I can not believe how big he is. He not even 5 months and he fits into 9-12months clothes. He is a chunker for sure, and we love love love it. <3 He is progressing so well, which really is no surprise. He loves his toys and reaches for everything. He gets so angry if he wants something and can't have it. i.e coke cans, remote,phone,hair... He is eating so well now and last night he tried a cookie for the first time. He loved it. I'm so neurotic when it comes to that kind of stuff. So worried about choking and what not, that I think I have been putting it off. I gave in though and glad I did.. Brings back memories of Layla and all the fun I had with her at this age. 

Some days seem to be hard and I really miss my family. At the end of the day, when it's all said and done I am one happy Mama :0) Lately I have been feeling so greatful for my sweet family and without them I would loose my mind..

I love you Josh,Layla and Ryder thanks for making me,me! <3

XXOO