The Beginning

In December 2007, I gave birth to my first child, a beautiful baby girl. And my world was turned upside down.

My world was absolutely R - O - C - K - E - D.

Most new moms can understand this. Everything is so incredibly intense in those first few weeks. The love you never knew was possible, the "mama bear instinct" (as I like to call it) that comes out of nowhere, the sleep deprivation that would drive even the sanest person a little crazy...oh yeah, and did I mention the hormones?

Mommy lesson # 1 - Never underestimate the power of hormones.

As a little background on me, I am 29 years old.  I am a part time OB nurse. I love my job! But I am more in love with my family. In 2006 I married my high school sweetheart. Pat is a warm, caring and all around swell guy! Oh yeah...and he's pretty easy on the eyes too. Yup, I married a looker.

Once we were married, I knew I wanted babies, and luckily, my guy was right on board. So we did...well, what you are supposed to do to get a baby. And six months later...

We were pregnant!!

I suffered through pregnancy as every woman does (and those of you who say pregnancy is "easy" are LYING! But that is another blog entry for another time) and waited, and waited and waited. I thought I would be pregnant forever. But then in the early morning hours of December 1st, 2007...

Along came Grace! A little girl who would teach me a world of lessons (among the biggest being patience)

Grace is a girl's girl (with a capital G). Famous for her bouncing curls. Loves princesses, anything sparkly, dancing, singing and drinkable yogurt. She is great company and most days I feel like she is a lot smarter than I am. 

Two years later, we forgot ourselves, and did it all again. On July 2nd, 2010 along came baby brother...

Patrick!!

A super cuddly, busy boy. Hates the car (getting in the car these days makes me  die a little on the inside, knowing I will spend the next however many minutes listening to this kid scream as though he were being speared by hot pokers). But he loves snuggles, his activity gym, when mama blows raspberries, Elmo and his sister. Learning to use his voice and make his place known in this family. 

So there you have it. The cast of characters. Let the hilarity ensue...