Summer

Motherhood of 2....So, if there is any indication from the lack of posts that might just start to describe it. On the other hand though, there is nothing better! Before Rylan was born, everyone said that having 2 children didn't just double the amount of work, but increased it exponentially. And I have to agree. While Addy gives us some sort of challenge everyday since she turned 2, plus the care of a newborn, it really all comes down to not having enough hands. I have gotten good at holding both of them at the same time though when they both seem to need some cuddling.

As much hard work at it is, the rewards are great too. I look at my Addy who is no longer a baby, but turning into a self-sufficient, independent little girl. Two years ago she was as old as Rylan and wow a lot can happen and change in that time. I look at Rylan, my sweet sweet little guy who loves to cuddle and is ultimately a very happy baby. His little smile and recently laugh just melt your heart away. And then when I see the two of them together, the feeling is indescribable! Addy gives Rylan a little kiss, wants to hold him all the time and attempt to rock him. We are still working on being gentle and minimizing moments of jealously, but overall we are doing good and adjusting.

With all that said, where did summer go? Could it really be September already? What happened to all my plans for summer, the beach (haven't gone 1 time), disneyland (never made it either), the park (got in a few times), playing in Addy's pool in the backyard (a handful of times), projects around the house (as if there is anytime for that), and visits to friends (minimally achieved). Although I can say we have achieved trips to Big Bear for a family reunion, Santa Barbara for the day, San Luis Obispo to get a whole lot of work done in a short amount of time, and the river (could it have been any hotter at 115 degrees?). In addition, Addy has taken swim lessons where she is excelling tremendously and just last week started her first day of preschool, K has continued with a special duty, making him work a whole lot, and I continuing to take my BCBA classes. There has not been much down time here for the Corcorans.

With all of theses adventures, I plan to share in more detail with pictures in the near future.