So I begin

I have been debating since I had kids to have a blog, but when they are little they just sleep a lot. Then we moved. Then Bret started traveling. Then we had another baby. So here I am 2 1/2 years into being a mom and I begin:) Carter and Tucker are just at such a fun age lately(2 1/2 and 10 months) I really want to make sure I am writing everything they do down and all the fun things they say. So, really this is more for me, but if anyone wants to read along, you are more than welcome.

Today was a great day. It is December 7, 2012 and it was 82 degrees in Houston today. So, like always our day was mostly outside. I seem to live outside these days with two little boys(which I love). Carter this week has a new fascination with his boots. He wears them everywhere. No matter what he is wearing or how good they look with his clothes. He even wore them for naps this week. I honestly love it. I think it is adorable. This kid melts my heart these days. One of my friends told me before I had kids that the two's  weren't the terrible two's but the terrific two's.I always try to keep that in mind daily at this age. Now, don't get me wrong this kid can have his days, but he is so sweet. He lately has been into saying"Mommy, I love you so much more."  He loves to give kisses and hugs. After his nap, he always still wants me to hold him. The other day he said"Mommy, I want you to hold me with both arms"(because my other arm was holding Tucker) Which is how it goes most days. I need four arms these days. But for now I love the cuddles with both of them in my lap.

Carter has also been obsessed with birthdays for awhile now. He sings happy birthday mostly to himself everyday. All day. We have been explaining to him how this month we are celebrating Jesus' birthday. So now I hear him singing Happy Birthday to Jesus all day. I love that. There is nothing I want his sweet heart to love more than Him. At BSF this year he has learned lots of hymns like "Good morning God" and "God is so good". One part of God is so good it says "Glory, Hallelujah" - He is constantly going around singing"Glory, Hallelujah". Except is sounds more like "Glory, Hawewuyah." :)

Carter also loves his little brother. Sometimes a little too much, but that is with any big brother. Today we were outside and he had his big truck out there and said "Oh Mommy, I think Tucker needs a toy" He runs inside with his boots on and runs back out with a truck for Tucker. Most days I feel like I can't keep them from going after the same thing, or sharing anything, but in that moment my heart was just so happy. He saw his brother crawling around with no toy and ran in as fast as he could to get one for him.I desire for them to be the best of friends. I pray it so often.

Tucker. Oh my little ten month old mover. I am not sure why the Lord picked me to have the sweetest little boys(or the most energetic little boys:)), but I am so thankful. Tucker has not stopped moving since he was in my belly. He scared me in the womb. Although as much as he is right on Carter's heels, his demeanor is a little less intense than Carter. He is way more content to be held than Carter ever was. He will fall asleep on anyone at BSF or church if he is tired. His eyes do melt my heart in every sense of the word. If there is a loud noise or my voice is raised the slightest his little lip lowers and he is off and running to my arms. I may not be ever able to tell him no. (just kidding.)I already have to since his favorite things right now are playing in the toilet and the trash*sigh*.

He is my tummy sleeper and Carter is still my back sleeper. He is also my little mess. Carter was always so neat, never wanting to be dirty, but this kid he loves dirt. He also is the messiest eater ever. Pretty sure tonight at dinner he had his carrots in his eyes, ears and what little hair he has. Peas all in his diaper. Yum. As if I don't have to see those already in there in the morning.

Things that are so similar in these two little munchkins are their love for food. If you have food, they come running. Seriously, right now if you get something out of the fridge they want it. Both of them. Tucker has tried everything already he probably shouldn't have because he will scream if he doesn't have what Carter is eating. I mean, I really don't want to hear screaming. And he's cute. Everyday Bret comes home and eats a bowl of cereal,or a sandwich, or some chips, or some fruit, well he sure does try. If people start to wonder why Bret is so skinny its because his kids eat everything he has. I even caught Bret last month giving Tucker a powdered sugar donut. Carter just tried those for the time a few months back. Like I said, Tucker is ruined. They love them some yogurt too. We got through gallons of yogurt. Yes, I said yogurt. They both love to dance. They both love their bath time and their love for outside is through the roof. Even tonight we had our family bike ride to the park after all day of being outside. One of my favorite family activities we do.

 God blessed us tremendously with these two. I don't want to miss a moment with them. I love that I am the one to see them every morning when they wake up and before they go to bed, that I know every little thing they are wanting with a noise or sound or look. God chose Bret and I to be their parents for this short time we are here. I am forever grateful He has entrusted me with being their mom and raising them up. I want to remember the details of every little thing. So, here is to helping me do that.