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Life with Two…

October 18, 2007 by Janice

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It was pouring rain and I was sitting in our minivan nursing my two-week old daughter, Olivia, and trying to get my five year old son, Jackson, to stop hanging off the headrests.

I finally got Jackson to stop climbing all over the van and to sit next to me – the three of us squished next to the infant car seat – and I read to him while I finished nursing Olivia.

It had been a long day of nursing, driving my son back and forth to kindergarten and running errands. I hadn’t had a nap and I had a terrible headache.

But sitting there in the crammed chaos of our minivan, I found myself smiling. This is life with two – and I love it!

Here is one of my favorite photos that I have taken so far of my little angels – they may be keeping me up at night and driving me crazy during the day – but I am loving (almost) every second of it!

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(Now I have to get off this computer because I just heard my daughter create a lovely (loud) gift for me in her diaper. Oh – the joys of motherhood!)

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50 Comments

  1. Gina Conroy says

    October 22, 2007 at 5:50 pm

    THAT is a beautiful photo!

    Reply
  2. Jen says

    October 22, 2007 at 1:21 am

    What an awesome photo! The bond between siblings as you know is priceless.

    I hear ya two on going from one to two. You do just sit back and think and this is my new normal hehe.

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    October 21, 2007 at 9:41 pm

    Gorgeous photo! It is fun to watch siblings grow together. I guess that’s part of the reason we’re growing #3 right now!

    Reply
  4. Susanne says

    October 20, 2007 at 4:27 pm

    What a great pic!

    Reply
  5. Diana says

    October 19, 2007 at 10:11 pm

    What a beautiful picture. Definitely one for the scrapbook!

    Reply
  6. Ruth says

    October 19, 2007 at 8:29 pm

    what a gift! i remember having to pull over to the side of the road and plug a meter so i could feed my screaming baby! 🙂 seems like soooo long again and i am ready to have it happen again….

    🙂

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    October 19, 2007 at 6:57 pm

    It is great to savor those precious moments among the chaos! Your children are beautiful…and miracles! 🙂 Congrats!

    Reply
  8. Vail says

    October 19, 2007 at 2:16 pm

    What an awesome photo! Almost made me want another little one. But then I thought of what happens when that little one wakes up. Waahhhhh . . . . .
    :0
    I guess 3 is enough for me! 🙂

    Reply
  9. oh amanda says

    October 19, 2007 at 1:47 pm

    So so sweet. What a precious time!

    Reply
  10. Janeen Coyan says

    October 19, 2007 at 1:04 pm

    What a beautiful photo

    Reply
  11. Mikki says

    October 19, 2007 at 12:33 pm

    What a precious picture and a cute story. I remember when my girls were little. Juggling such things can be hairy at times, but in the long run.. oh so worth it.

    Reply
  12. Joanne says

    October 19, 2007 at 11:14 am

    I got so sick of hearing older moms’ tell me to ‘enjoy these times’ they go so quickly…now I pass that same wisdom onto you…

    Enjoy these precious moments…they pass so quickly.

    God Bless, Joanne

    Reply
  13. Julie says

    October 19, 2007 at 10:48 am

    I too have a five year gap between kids, a son first, daughter second. The bond there is so tight, I know your kids will have that. I have a picture so similar to yours, I cry every time I see it. As tired as you are, and boy do I remember, it is amazing. Thank you for sharing your picture and thoughts with us!

    Reply
  14. Stacy says

    October 19, 2007 at 9:47 am

    Life with two is certainly not boring, to say the least. There’s always something going on, or going wrong as I like to say. Glad to see that you can smile about it!!

    Reply
  15. melody is slurping life says

    October 19, 2007 at 3:07 am

    Janice, precious words, precious photo. Just wait until number one falls for number 3 as well as number 2 and then along comes number 4 and they are all hovering and helping…life is so sweet. I hope I never forget that.

    Reply
  16. tanyetta says

    October 19, 2007 at 3:00 am

    this is sooooooooo sweet! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Kilikina says

    October 19, 2007 at 2:16 am

    at least you have a mini van! my two kids are hardly crammed into our tiny, smaller than averaage car….when my baby (3mo) outgrows his infant seat [almost there, 15 pounds…] I don’t know if his next size car seat will fit backwards in our car….

    Reply
  18. Jenn says

    October 18, 2007 at 10:48 pm

    That IS an AMAZING picture!!!!

    Reply
  19. Melanie says

    October 18, 2007 at 7:45 pm

    That is an awesome picture! Quality and composition both! Sooo clear, very professional looking! Not to mention soo soo sweet!

    Reply
  20. Dawn says

    October 18, 2007 at 6:29 pm

    Great picture – Just wait till #3 comes along and #2 IS SCREAMING FOR ATTENTION ALL THE TIME.

    Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    October 18, 2007 at 6:11 pm

    What a great picture! Those Superman pj’s are fantastic!

    Reply
  22. Doll Clothes Girl says

    October 18, 2007 at 5:52 pm

    What a gorgeous photo. I only have one and can’t imagine having another now that my daughter is 9. This picture makes me think it might be worth a go 🙂

    Reply
  23. Jennifer Lavender says

    October 18, 2007 at 5:04 pm

    It’s amazing how much life changes when you go from one child to two, isn’t it. There are times I wonder why I did it, but overall I’m so happy to be a mom to my beautiful babies.

    Reply
  24. Regina says

    October 18, 2007 at 4:19 pm

    I love this picture! It makes all the tiredness, sleepness nights, dirty diapers, and everything else worth it!
    Simply Beautiful.

    Reply
  25. Natalie says

    October 18, 2007 at 4:15 pm

    I love being a mom to two also. I just had my second daughter in July. It was a huge adjustment and I’m constantly tired, but I wouldn’t change things for the world!

    Reply
  26. Karla ~ Looking Towards Heaven says

    October 18, 2007 at 3:02 pm

    so special. I love this photo. And look how handsome your growing boy is! He looks so grown up.

    Blessings,
    Karla

    Reply
  27. The Wooden Porch says

    October 18, 2007 at 2:50 pm

    Two really is awesome. It only gets better. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Angel Cope says

    October 18, 2007 at 2:33 pm

    Oh my goodness. They are sooo sweet! You (almost) make me want another one! And that is hard to do.
    Two is definitely different than one. Although, now that mine are older they entertain each other a lot. With two girls they are either the best of friends or more drama than I can handle. 🙂

    Reply
  29. casual friday everyday says

    October 18, 2007 at 2:31 pm

    And it only gets crazier, louder, and more hectic the older they get. LOL Love every minute of it!

    Reply
  30. Maryanne says

    October 18, 2007 at 2:08 pm

    What a great picture! My son is now 15 months and I am in the process of weening him. Then I am hoping to drop a few pounds and start for number 2!!

    Reply
  31. Jenna says

    October 18, 2007 at 1:59 pm

    I can’t wait to take pictures of our two! Bless you for sharing!!

    Reply
  32. Summer says

    October 18, 2007 at 12:40 pm

    That photo is absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  33. Michelle says

    October 18, 2007 at 12:20 pm

    This picture says it all;) I remember as a nanny when the second one joined us girls and it was bottle time ,I’d read a story to the children..It is one of those lovely times enjoy it..;)

    Reply
  34. Tina says

    October 18, 2007 at 11:30 am

    Hi ladies. Congratulations to both of you for your new arrivals. It’s so wonderful to read your journeys. How special you had them so close together.

    On a side note, I heard you on the Nicholas Sparks podcast! How cool!

    Reply
  35. Shana says

    October 18, 2007 at 11:15 am

    Oh, this picture is precious! I am glad to hear you are adjusting well. :o)

    Reply
  36. Christine says

    October 18, 2007 at 10:32 am

    Congrats on your two beautiful children. Also I’m so glad to hear you’re nursing, it’s such a special thing, and so beneficial to your baby.

    The picture is beautiful.

    Reply
  37. JessicaB says

    October 18, 2007 at 10:30 am

    I also agree with Mama Grizzly. My heart swelled beyond comprehension when I saw my daughter’s face the first time she saw her brother. She immediately fell in love. It was written all over her face. It amazed me that a 3 year old feel immediately connected when she really didn’t understand what happened. All she knew was he was HER brother and she was and is willing to do anything for him.
    I am so glad that God blessed us with 2 children. We are crazy about them and they are beyond crazy about each other.

    Congrats! Your children are beautiful.

    Reply
  38. Laura says

    October 18, 2007 at 10:14 am

    Cute picture!! They may be little but they can be loud that’s for sure… and very stinky. lol

    Reply
  39. Heather says

    October 18, 2007 at 9:47 am

    I remember the “sitting in a vehicle while nursing and trying to keep the siblings from creating havoc in the meantime” days. My children never let me read while nursing (which was devastating since I LOVE to read)so we had to resort to radio or tapes. Of course we had a small vehicle instead of a minivan so it made things that much more “interesting”. More than once I gave up and found a dressing room to go nurse in.
    \
    Children are a blessing from God, there is no doubt about it, and regardless s of how exhausting it is an amazing experience.

    Reply
  40. Brandi says

    October 18, 2007 at 9:46 am

    Precious picture! Yes, one of my favorite things is having my little guy run into my daughter’s room every day saying, “Good morning, my princess!”

    Brandi

    Reply
  41. Sarah Kimmel says

    October 18, 2007 at 9:41 am

    Hmmm… almost makes me ready to have another… ALMOST. 🙂 I do remember nursing in the car a lot too.

    Reply
  42. Robin says

    October 18, 2007 at 9:12 am

    It doesn’t get any better then this!

    Reply
  43. Beth says

    October 18, 2007 at 8:39 am

    Two (or more) is certainly different than one! They’re precious…

    Reply
  44. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    October 18, 2007 at 8:37 am

    What a beautiful photo! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Carol says

    October 18, 2007 at 8:26 am

    Oh, my! What a gorgeous photo of two gorgeous lumps of sugar!

    Reply
  46. Erna says

    October 18, 2007 at 7:52 am

    Lovely picture!

    Reply
  47. Melissa Markham says

    October 18, 2007 at 7:44 am

    What a beautiful picture! I have an award for you!

    http://www.melissaomarkham.com/2007/10/community_blogger_award.html

    Reply
  48. Carey says

    October 18, 2007 at 7:35 am

    That is a really nice picture.

    Reply
  49. Heather says

    October 18, 2007 at 7:03 am

    Oh I agree with Mama Grizzly… that was one of the best parts!

    Reply
  50. Mama Grizzly says

    October 18, 2007 at 6:18 am

    For me, one of the sweetest parts of having the second child was watching my first child fall in love with her. It just melts your heart!

    Reply

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