Time stand still

As I left Jax's 2 year check I realized how lucky blessed I truly am. He stood on the scale and got his height with no fighting or struggle. That is a huge thing for a 2 year old. I left feeling relieved getting answers to questions that first time parents ask a hundred times I'm sure. Like when to potty train, when to stop sippy cup, worrying about things like hitting and discipline. Its nice to hear that you are doing things correctly and on target. No matter how much you think you are doing well its always nice to hear it from a professional. Thanks Dr. Furlow!


On another note- as I sit here 33 weeks pregnant I am realizing everyday that I'm so so excited to meet, hold and love Aria but I so want time to slow down. My lap is getting bigger, and harder for Jax to sit on and chasing him is getting harder. I cant play rough like he so wants to do. My time with JUST my baby boy is ending and although I am so so excited I'm sad at the same time. When Justin works its just Jax and I and we have some good times. Almost every night we go on a short walk with just us. We talk about the birds, pick flowers and pick up sticks to drag along side the stroller. We feed the dogs together, he always feeds Zoey and does such a good job. He tells her to sit and puts the food in her bowl and yells at her to eat lol. We then love to water the plants together. Tonight was extra fun we got the hose and watered the big plants and the joy he got from helping hold the hose was such a great sight. I'm so thankful he has a helpful heart. He loved running under the water while I sprayed. All while puppy Poko chased him. It was picture perfect, and a sight I will forever hold in my heart. We then watered the plants in the front which he did all by himself. After chores are done he relaxes while I do some house work. Its days like today that make me want to pause time for just a little while. Every night he wants to read a Thomas book and every night I read it. I know that one day he wont want me to read to him and tucking him in will be so baby like. I try to remind myself that no matter how tired I am or how long of a day I have had to always read and tuck him in. Soon it will be mainly daddy doing bed time for awhile while I am with baby sister.

I will say that my prayers are being answered everyday when I watch Jax. His heart is so helpful and no matter how hard headed he is he is beyond loving. I can not wait to see him protect and love his baby sister it brings so much joy just thinking about it. I will also cherish every moment with him that I can before her arrival. Justin and I are so so blessed and can not thank God enough for the blessings in our life.