This mommy thing is time consuming. At the end of the day, I've hardly crossed any of my "to-do's" off my list. So, as anyone can imagine, blogging has taken a backseat. This makes me sad....only because I wish I could blog more regularly. Daily would be ideal - even if it's only to share a small tidbit about our day, or something neat I learned about. Something to keep me connected to my family and friends. Unfortunately, at the end of the day - I'm just too pooped to type. Luckily, I have a good 20 minutes to spare and I figured I'd jump on the computer and post. As you can see, our little Olivia is growing up. Almost 6 months old (next Friday), she is sitting on her own (for a few minutes atleast), and getting all the more animated and opinionated. I'm able to leave her and Lucas alone for awhile in his bedroom during gate time to get things done (you know, laundry, cleaning, making phone calls) without there being too much trauma. Ever so often I hear a squeak and can see him wreaking havoc on his little sister...but I have a feeling in just a few months she'll be handling her own. See that look in her eyes? She means business :) It's so fascinating to see the differences in both Lucas and Olivia. I guess you sort of assume that your second will hit the same milestones as your first - so your a bit surprised when they don't. By 6 months old, Lucas has both his bottom teeth. Was well into eating rice cereal and fruits and veggies. Sitting like a champ and army crawling throughout the house. Miss Olivia? Two teeth just BARELY poking through. No food (still has that pesky tongue reflex). Sitting? Yes, but JUST started and still a little wobbly on her bum. Army crawling? No, but she is definitely trying. I will say though, I'm more than happy to have her content with being still. Imagine my life with two mobile kids. Lord help me! All I do know for a fact is that I was days away from making Lucas a big brother when he was 6 months old and Olivia....well she is going to have to wait a few years for news that she is going to be a big sister. 2 or 3 sounds like a good number to me! I'm really enjoying my time with my kids. Although the most challenging job I've ever had.....it's also the most fulfilling and rewarding and I am blessed to spend my days nurturing them and loving them and getting to know their amazing little personalities. Lucas is 4 months away from turning 2. TWO! Am I the only one ridiculously surprised by how quickly this birthday is coming upon us? He has grown so much the past few months and every day he does something that makes Trei and I, or my mom and I, or anyone else in the vicinity say "What? Where did he learn that?" His vocabulary exploded over night. Instead of just words, he says full sentences. Most of them beginning with "I don't wanna..." and ending with "go night-night", or "hold your hand", or "play", or "eat that". He also says this with such passion. Nodding his head in disapproval while he tells you just what he's NOT willing to do for you. But he's also begun saying "I love you" without prompting. Anytime anyone say it to him....he will look them right in the eye and say it back. Melts. My. Heart. He also says "Thank you" after you hand him something (such a polite little guy), "Sorry" when he's hurt his "Sissy" and when it's gate time (the hour in the morning he's behind the gate in his room watching a movie), he walks right over to wherever Olivia is and says "Come on Sissy!". It is too cute. I'm anxious (but not too much), to watch their relationship evolve. Like my own brother and I, I'm sure they will be the best of friends - and I know from experience just how rewarding that relationship is. In other news.....Trei is 4 weeks from graduating college! My excited has been brimming over the past few weeks as we get ready to close this chapter in our lives. It's been a long road. Since getting married 4 years ago (our anniversary is a week from this THURSDAY), Trei has consistently been a college student - we've had two children, moved 5 times, and lived a life that would send most people running for the hills. Our determination to see Trei's education through, despite the toll it's taken on our time together, finances, etc makes me SO proud. Believe me when I say that this has been a long journey for our family, but one worth all the effort. Having the chance to watch Trei walk across the stage and receive his diploma will be one of my proudest moment. As I can imagine, you are wondering what is next for the Vossler family. Obviously our living arrangements are temporary. As much as we love my parents (and they love us ofcourse), living under their roof is not a permanent thing. Although Trei is enjoying his position as a chef in the restaurant of a high-end boutique hotel in Santa Monica, he and I both know that there isn't much of a future in the company....and even if there were....the pay is enough to pay our bills while we are living with my folks - but beyond that? Not so much. Soooo, he's been seeking out positions in....*gasp*....Reno. Yes, you read that right. Almost exactly 3 years from the time we made the move from Reno to So Cal, we'll be heading back. The truth is? We own a home there, and our chances of buying something worthwhile here in Southern California, is....well....not likely. Atleast for the next few years. So we've decided it's in our best interest to move back into our beloved home and spend the next few years (or longer) to settle ourselves. Working towards our bigger goals. I guess living in an apartment trying to make ends meet like we have the past few years isn't as tempting as it once was. As most of my friends and family know, this has been a difficult decision for me to make. I absolutely love living within such a close vicinity of my family. The thought of missing out on daily life with the knowledge that my most wonderful support system is just minutes away is a hard thing for me to stomach. As much as I know in my heart that my life in Reno will be just as fulfilling because of Trei's parents, eventually his sister, and friends that Trei and I have made over the years.....I'm still very nervous about such a monumental decision. Although I know this is the best thing we can do for ourselves right now, I won't deny that I'm going to be very homesick for a very long time.
