Here you go, babe!

Well, my husband informed me last night that he had been checking this blog and hadn't seen a new post in 8 days. Knowing that someone is actually waiting for me to update it motivated me to get my butt back in gear (even if it is just my husband and he already knows what's been happening around here). So, here you go, babe! 

I seem to go through phases of feeling almost balanced between work and home life, and phases of feeling completely unbalanced. Right now I feel completely unbalanced, like the three days a week that I work is too much and I wish I could spend more time at home. Keeping up with the house and other demands seem overwhelming right now and my heart aches a bit when I think of missing time with my little girls. But, it's off to work tomorrow anyways. And we'll all survive.

Over the past couple of weeks the girls have learned a little lesson in sharing. Alyssa has a long way to go before understanding that concept. A very long way.

The lesson in sharing started out with this chair that daddy brought home from Ikea. It is super fun because it spins, but of course they both want to be in/on it ALL of the time. Not so fun. Alyssa cries and screams like it is the end of the world when Kyleigh takes her turn. Thankfully sometimes they share and spin on it at the same time, giggling away in their girly way. Awww. Peace for a moment.

Some moments of time with these two girls are like glimpses of heaven and they cause my heart to swell with love. I think in this situation, pictures say a thousand words (although the pics are blurry since I can't seem to convince them to stay still!).

Hmmm...what else has been happening around here? Oh, we've had some Spring weather! That's something to get excited about! That means time at the park and practicing with the stride bike.

Kyleigh went to a "fancy" birthday party last week and of course had to have fancy hair for the occasion! Grandma brought over her curlers, what fun! I can't believe my little girl is old enough to be dropped off at a birthday party. I'm so proud of her for being confident enough to do that, but sad at the same time that she is growing up so fast. I have a feeling I'm not the only mom who feels this way!

Note the little fairy dancing in the background :)

Over the past 4 months we have had some tough piano practice sessions with the big girl, which is of course expected when a 3/4 year old learns to play piano. But last night there was a little glimpse that our perseverance is paying off. Kyleigh had a great piano lesson. She came home and said "Daddy, I played all of Honey Bee, I got to start a new song and Miss Renee gave me a high five. I am SO proud of myself!" We are looking forward to Kyleigh's piano recital this Saturday and here is a little sneak peak of the song she will (hopefully) perform.

That's all for now! The littlest one has woken up from her nap and is laughing in her crib...I'm off to find out what's so funny and I have to admit I'm a little nervous to find out ;)