Seconds

Someone told me once that when their kids came home they looked forward to all their "firsts" together. First 4th of July, First time swimming, first camping trip etc. But they found all of their "seconds" to be much more enjoyable. I am finding that to be true. This year, our second summer together has felt so much more fun than our firsts. I think something about us knowing what to expect and the kids knowing what to expect make things a lot smoother. Not to mention everybody being fully adjusted to our new life, our normal life.
But because I've adjusted to my new life, I also get deceived into believing that I can do it on my own. I remember feeling last year like I wouldn't even be able to breathe if I didn't read my bible that day. Though I'm thankful that we've all adjusted, I hate that my heart "adjusts" in that way. I wish I always had that urgency. I wish that even when times were easy I would thirst for God's word as I do when times are hard.
What hasn't worn off is my overwhelming love for my kids and complete awe that God chose me to be their mom. I don't think I'll ever get over it. They bless me more than I ever imagined. And make the hard days worth it a thousand times over.
I'm looking forward to 4th of July this year. I can't wait to watch the little Carmichael parade with my kids, then swim and watch fireworks. I think they're going to love it!

4 months? Maybe I should update my blog!

Well I'm pretty sure no body follows my blog anymore, since I allow 4 months to go on between posting. But I felt like writing something today :) Nothing deep and insightful, but a little update nonetheless.
Violet and Tytus are doing awesome. They are both two now. And they are happy, energetic, crazy kids. I continue to be amazed that God would bless me so richly!
I am trying to enjoy all the awesome things they do and cherish this time while they are little. But I have to admit sometimes it's hard not to focus on the things I wish they could already do and look forward to the next stage. Having two 2 year olds is everything it sounds like it would be. I get to have those amazing, "I think my heart is going to explode with love" moments, mixed in with the "I think my head is going to explode" moments.
Tytus is the most exciteable little guy. He loves if you talk loud and yell his name and chase him. He has this soft sweet voice, but he really likes to use his tough guy low growly voice.
Violet is full of personality. She wants to do everything herself or "all myself" as she says. She loves to sing. She loves to be bossy. She loves to dance. She is very loud, all the time. And she is also sweet and caring.
On mothers day when I came home from church they both were SO excited to give me the presents they had picked out for me. They screamed and ran to show them to me and of course started opening them for me so they could show me what was inside. It was one of my favorite mothers day moments.
I love my kids.