Okay, I've been horrible, terrible, no good blogger. I started the new job, got consumed with the holidays, and evidently my kids did nothing cute (now we know that couldn't be true!) In order to get back in the groove of blogging, I've decided I need to really focus on the things that make me proud to be mommy to my 2 precious ones. When it comes down to it, I feel like we spend too much time focusing on what are kids don't/ can't do instead of the great qualities they possess. My girls are great, talented, gifted, and of course, on the fast track to graduate college at an early age (with full scholarships, of course). As the older Ella Claire is getting, I am realizing that their personalities are becoming distinctively different. I do believe they will have different interests, characteristics, and hobbies.
Greta Banks is truly one of the most compassionate children I've known. She's always empathetic to others' feeling, checking on how others are doing, and willing to help out when needed. She has a great love for her little sister, great excitement about events, and at times, can be quite mannerly (we're still a work in progress here!) I love her dearly and love her quirks too. She LOVES wearing dresses, always needs a hairbow, and does NOT like her hands to be dirty/ sticky!
Ella Claire, only at 11 months, is full adventure. She's just started walking and into EVERYTHING! At this age, baby gates would deter Greta Banks from accessing anything she wasn't supposed to be into. However, Ella Claire attempts to crawl over the gate, around or even over. She lets nothing get in her way! She constantly needs to know where everyone is and what everyone's doing. She needs to "stay in the know." Above all, she is quite loving with her adorable kisses.
Great time with my girls have happened over the past 2 months and great stories too. Greta Banks has a new favorite snack....rice squishy treats!! (rice crispy treats) Got to love that!
During Christmas, Greta Banks had no interest in visiting Santa. We made a list to mail to Santa but I did try to encourage her to visit Santa to give her list to him. Her statement was, "No mama. I can go with you and you can give the list to Santa. I can just stay over to the side and wait for you!" Independent woman isn't she??
My girls are precious gifts full of love and laughter. I love their funny faces, funny habits, and funny words. Each day is a treasure and with the new year I want to try even harder to record their precious memories too!
The pictures above are a few of my favorites over the last few months!
Greta Banks is truly one of the most compassionate children I've known. She's always empathetic to others' feeling, checking on how others are doing, and willing to help out when needed. She has a great love for her little sister, great excitement about events, and at times, can be quite mannerly (we're still a work in progress here!) I love her dearly and love her quirks too. She LOVES wearing dresses, always needs a hairbow, and does NOT like her hands to be dirty/ sticky!
Ella Claire, only at 11 months, is full adventure. She's just started walking and into EVERYTHING! At this age, baby gates would deter Greta Banks from accessing anything she wasn't supposed to be into. However, Ella Claire attempts to crawl over the gate, around or even over. She lets nothing get in her way! She constantly needs to know where everyone is and what everyone's doing. She needs to "stay in the know." Above all, she is quite loving with her adorable kisses.
Great time with my girls have happened over the past 2 months and great stories too. Greta Banks has a new favorite snack....rice squishy treats!! (rice crispy treats) Got to love that!
During Christmas, Greta Banks had no interest in visiting Santa. We made a list to mail to Santa but I did try to encourage her to visit Santa to give her list to him. Her statement was, "No mama. I can go with you and you can give the list to Santa. I can just stay over to the side and wait for you!" Independent woman isn't she??
My girls are precious gifts full of love and laughter. I love their funny faces, funny habits, and funny words. Each day is a treasure and with the new year I want to try even harder to record their precious memories too!
The pictures above are a few of my favorites over the last few months!
