What is new with Ella? She has FOUR TEETH. Both girls got 2 at a time... and I am happy to say we survived her top 2 coming in at the same time. Not without a lot of waking up at night! She is pulling herself up any chance she gets... so we are at the stage where bumps on her head are happening! We also have to be careful of what is on the floor (harder now with a 4 year old!) because everything goes in that girls mouth! She enjoys her meals, and takes a bottle (unlike her older sister) like a champ! This has been so nice-- and I have been able to leave the house way more with her than I ever did with Brynn-- I suppose being a second time mom helps, too :)
Let's talk Brynn. Man. She is something. She seriously is the most amazing little 4 year old. She has been such a big help since having Ella... she can't get enough of her! I LOVE the age she is while having a little one because she can help so much! Brynn loves swimming, reading her books, playing soccer, gymnastics, playing outside, and just loving on everyone! She is super excited about being in the pre-k class this fall, and not needing to nap :) It is hard to believe we only have one more year before she is in school.
As far as me... I can't believe how fast time goes. I know we all say it. Soccer starts in a month and I have no idea how we got here! I feel so blessed to have had the time off- thanks to Jamberry and my hard working hubby! I have mixed feelings about going back. Even though I have been working while at home-- it isn't satisfying like teaching. I have missed seeing the light bulbs go off when a student finally gets something. I have missed seeing how excited they get when talking about space or doing a lab they love. I have missed smiles on their faces when they get a test back and they did well on it and they just light up. I have missed my coworkers who are friends. And I have missed the former students coming to my room to visit, check in, and say hi. As difficult as it will be leaving the girls, and getting up early again (ugh), there really is nothing that compares to those feelings that working with kids give you. These are the moments I need to remind myself of when I am frustrated at work and am having a bad day.
Dan and I will be heading to Boston for his cousins wedding! I am SO excited to celebrate with them and family-- and so excited to go on vk with Dan. It has been 5 years. We will be bringing Ella, and leaving Brynn. I am hoping she does ok! She did great when I went to Denver, but she was much younger! Flying with a little girl who only wants to go, go, go will be tough! She is pretty easy going so I think she will be great-- and we are done with teething for a bit (I hope) so she shouldn't be affected by that! Hoping we have warm weather- but not crazy hot :)
I will leave you with a few pics from our Family Photo Shoot from our good friends, The Beyer's! <3 p="">
