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*Lila says 'Holy Moses' all the time. Wonder where she learned that. {Ahem.}

*Poop is hysterical. Already?!? And fart noises too. So that's awesome.

*Lincoln tells us, 'That's my answer!' Alrighty then.

*Dinner conversation between a husband + wife:

Me: Do you ever feel like you're losing the battle and the war???

Him: Everyday

*Lila cries every time my hair is down. 'Please put it in a pony mama.' Is it that bad girl???

*We now answer no thank you when we don't want something. I WIN!

*The twins love working outside. They are super helpers.

*Our kids eat broccoli, spinach, kale, salad, cauliflower, green beans, fish, mexican + SALSA, carrrots, bell peppers, lots of beans, steak, etc. Did you know me when I was growing up? I do not deserve this. Right mom?

*Our kids do not get juice. Ever. Because I'm a mean, awful mom.

*Lincoln + Lila let Jezebelle in and out, switch the clothes from the washer to the dryer, help put the dishes away AND always must put the silverware alway 'by myself', clean up their toys before bed and water the flowers.

Two is awesome.

Two is exhausting.

Two is rewarding.

Two is hard work.

Two is the very, very best!

I'm so blessed to spend my day with these 2 turds.

*My girl Willow took this pic of us for Mother's Day. She is awesome.

Saturday Evening

Saturday was a really good day. It was a family day. We went on a train ride, went out for lunch, played/worked in our yard...

It was simple.

It was perfect.

After dinner we went out front to finish a little project. The kids were doing what they always do...playing and exploring. But then I caught this glimpse of my Lila. My little Pearl walking across the driveway, looking all kinds of precious. Ponytail bobbing, toddler-tummy poking out, rocking rain boots with shorts, covered in dirt and having the time of her life. I just stopped and watched her. And I decided that I never wanted her to grow up.

So even though I do feel like I acquired some special super-natural powers when I became a mama, I know that I cannot freeze time. (I've tried.) So I ran inside and I grabbed my camera and started snapping away.

Because I seriously feel like these moments are happening too fast. And in an instant they will be gone.

And I never want to forget these carefree days. Or the joy that my babies get from a simple pile of dirt or the neighbors cat.

Because do you know what I think people??? I think life can really be this simple.

If we let it.

I snagged this car from the Goodwill for 9 bucks. I can't hardly believe I got a picture of Lila in it. (Lincoln loves this car so much it's the first thing he talks about when he gets up and the last thing he talks about before he falls asleep.)

I just love this little turd.

And I kind of want her, (and her most adorable brother), to stay 2 forever.

Today

Today was a good day. We saw the sun. And that is a really, really big deal in our neck of the woods. It was even warm. 65 degrees people! That is (unfortunately) really, really warm up here too. But I will say, the people in the NW never, ever waste a moment of sunshine. It is always cool to see all of the NW peeps head out to enjoy the sun.

We spent the day at a park by the beach. Having a picnic, flying kites, running in the grass, eating fresh strawberries, throwing rocks in the water, picking up crabs and enjoying the sun. We came home dirty, sticky and had rosy cheeks. It was awesome.

Dear God,

Please give the NW a warm + sunny spring and summer. Because the Swishers are getting very close to bailing on this beautiful place.

Thank you + AMEN!











Here is a little pic from yesterday of Lila Pearl.

How did she get so big??? How did she get so pretty???

Amazing!

Sometimes it just amazes me that these 2 little people are here all because 2 people fell in love at little ole' Northwest University. We made these 2. I grew them. And together we are getting worked over on regular basis by 2 (adorable) toddlers. Can we all just hold hands and sing 'Circle of Life' together for a minute please?!?! I'm in one of those moods.