I Love my Kids... Really I Do...

There are a few things that I have learned from having two children. I didn't really expect things to be that different... alas I was delusional. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE having both my girls- I've just discovered some new stuff.

*WHINING* There are actually many variations of whining! Lo and behold there is the "hurt whine", "the tired whine", "the jealous whine", "the bored whine", "the shy whine", "the scared whine", "the tired whine... (the "man- if I wasn't LDS wine"... thats a joke, in case you missed it.) Yeah, I could go on and on, and the saddest part is- I am still hearing new ones, and we've only just begun!

*SHOWERS* Well, shower time has been cut down drastically, and I've gotta say... it wasn't much to start with! Cutting down five minutes to two and a half really forces you to perfect the art of a quick shower! However, I am pretty darn good at figuring out which part of my legs people might not see, thus saving myself from wasting my time doing unnecessary shaving. Gross- maybe, Necessary- you bet!)

*TRAMPOLINES AND BUMMERS* No, no, I am not referring to the trampolines in many a backyard... I am speaking of my bed! Grace has discovered jumping on my bed is a source of great amusement for herself. Of course this was only after her sister was born and often is found laying on it! Its amazing how close my little girl comes to "bumming" near Kaia's head. Truly.

*DUSTING* The discovery of a Swiffer is probably one of the biggest triumphs of my parental life. I cannot tell you how many times I am trying to feed Kaia and at that exact moment we HAVE to play soccer, (or some variation of a game that is pretty near impossible to play while feeding an infant.) However, rarely am I turned down when I instead suggest that we get rid of all the dust first. Not only am I saved from a toddler tantrum, but my house gets a little bit cleaner, (and now that Febreze joined forces with those little dusters my house gets a burst of freshness as well!) I really should write the Swiffer creator and thank him/her profusely!

*SYNCHRONIZED CRYING* It always amazes me how when one is freaking out, the other often pipes in! Its actually a little impressive at times, I mean these girls really know how to cry! In unison, in melody, I think at times they even have rounds going on. My old choir director would be proud!

* LOVE* Yeah, I'll go mushy for a sec. I will be honest, I was worried that I wouldn't care about Kaia as much as Grace, or maybe that some of my love for Grace would have to be transferred over to Kaia. I admit that this was my main concern from the time the Doc confirmed my being prego. I really didn't want to share my love for Grace b/c I just adored her so stinking much!

Now, EVERYONE said that my heart just grows and there is always equal amounts for every child. No sharing- just more.
I scoffed.
I was wrong.
Its weird, b/c I have actually tried analyzing the situation, (not real sure thats a conducive way to spend my time, but it is what it is) It turns out there really is no way to describe it for me- its not really different love, its not really the same, its just love. Plain and simple. (And that is what gets me through the whining, the near-death jumps and the crying!)

Blessings in Our Life

***Well, we got to bless our little girl over the weekend. It was so nice to have all of our immediate family there to witness it, and Kaia showed how appreciative she was by being a perfect little angel the whole night! I am always so happy when we can all get together for one reason or another, although Grace didn't quite feel the same! She spent the whole night in the arms of Uncle Scotty or Aunt Brit, and pretty much refused to take any pictures! I am always so confused as to why we have such a shy child, since neither Ben or I have the tendency to act that way, (particularly around her!) Oh well, I still love her just the same!



Our pretty lil'
Babe!










"Mama" gettin' a snuggle just before the blessing***





Carlson Family... (Its so cute how my Ben has to squat down to be the same height! He's still one of us even if he is a giant!)


Grandpa Todd (We missed Grandma Lori, but she had to stay home with the kids)


Ben's family... even in my tall shoes I am shorter than my "little" sister Lexie


Our newlywed buddies "Uncle Ben and Aunt Shay"



Our beautiful Grace before we actually went out to the blessing... see, it was just the crowds!!!

Kaia with her Daddy
and Mommy



Ben just went back to work and so its back to me and the babes for a couple weeks. Maybe I will have Grace closer to being potty trained by the time he gets back. (Or at least have given her the desire again anyway!)
All of our friends are back in town from their various summer activities, so we get to look forward to having a lot more "friend time", which is always so fun! (Even if we have to drive out to Raymond for most of it, seeing how TONS of our pals are now residing out there!!)
So, on a completely separate topic I just want to say that I am so thankful for my family and how much joy they bring me! I have realized lately how important it is to appreciate my husband and children. Its funny, b/c we sometimes get caught up in the "drama of life", whether it be our own stuff or other people's issues, and when we take a step back and evaluate what really matters, it is quite obvious! We have this amazing little family that I always prayed I would have. I get such a sense of peace when I realize that nothing else is as important as how the four of us treat each other and love each other. There just is nothing better than being the wife and mother to my family!

So, I am not going to be very good at keeping up with this whole blog thing it seems, (hopefully I get better!) Ben is off to work again and so the girls and I keep pretty busy! Grace has a new addiction... Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I actually don't mind that though since she can now count to twelve... (although after twelve she then says "fourteen, sixteen, nineteen..." oh well, at least she knows that those are numbers!) Kaia is growing and growing. She is now just below ten pounds and has grown out of all her newborn outfits. So, although she has digestive problems, she is at least healthy in that respect. We are looking forward to fall, with it comes the pretty leaves, watching Uncle Scotty play hockey, Halloween, (Grace is already asking me every day if she can dress up IN Halloween... doesn't quite get it I guess.), and three of our bestest best buddies are moving back! Thats right, Grace gets her Sophie back, I get my Kelsey back and Ben and Spence get to carry on their love affair! (Oh I am going to get in trouble for that one!) Best of all, we get to be involved with them welcoming their new one this winter!! (So Kaia gets to meet her new best friend/possible boyfriend!) We can't wait!



Special Sister Time... (I kinda think Grace is more into these pics than Kaia!)












Our Beautiful Gracie... Ever the poser! (As long as pictures are her idea that is!)
















Daddy enjoying time with his girls while he's home. (Only love between a daddy and daughter would get my 6" 6 husband into a tiny little "tent" slash motor home! Apparently its a motor home when you're play sleeping in it, but the rest of the time its a tent. ...Just in case you were wondering.)







Our little "gangsta baby"- I vow to have a child that loves hats!!!
Hanging out with her great grandma "Grandy" Little. Already buddies!

Here are a few of our
pictures we got a couple weeks after Kaia was born. Mandy Baker is so fetchin' talented!!!

Our New Arrival

So, I am finally doing a blog. I really have no idea what I am doing on here though, so bare with me as I learn. Kelsey convinced me that this is something I need to have, so lucky her, when she moves back she gets to help me lots and lots!! Anyway, I am going to update this a little, (since I meant to start it a month ago!) .... sorry Kel!

On July 21, Kaia Rose Wolsey was born at 11:52am. So now Ben is totally outnumbered! Poor Guy, of course now that means that I have to be prego again, (we'll try one more time for a boy.) So maybe poor me. Oh well. Grace loves having her sister around, according to her Kaia is "her baby". I am pretty grateful for that since my one stress was that Grace wouldn't deal well with the change.

Ben had to go back to work two weeks after Kaia was born, but it was sure nice to have him home for that month. Of course Grace misses her daddy like crazy (as do I) when he's gone, but it makes us really appreciate the time we have together when he is here.