Worn Out

I love these two sweethearts so much, and I love seeing them cuddle.  Tonight, they were exhausted!

Cuddling

There is nothing better than lots of love and cuddling on a weekend morning.  I love these sweet early moments, and Daddy was able to soak it up this morning.  Be still my heart!

Sweetness

Ryland is so sweet to his little sister, Ridley.  I caught this picture early this morning.  They are cuddling and being sweet to one another.  My heart smiles with happiness.

Full bed

I have the best start to my days.  Every morning my little ones come for cuddle time in my bed.  Even if I am out of bed, they will climb in and tell me to come cuddle.  My bed seems to be getting smaller as they are getting bigger.  I love this previous time! 

Slow Down

I am trying my best to juggle three little ones, the house, work, life, and the list goes on...  I still haven't quite found my stride yet, but my little helper, Ridley, loves to help slow me down.  Today,  I spent most of the day holding Ridley, while the boys were at mothers' day out.  Even when she falls asleep, I just can't put her down.  I think about how quickly the boys grew out of the baby stage, and I just want to savor this a little bit longer.  

I know this will make the nights a little later for me, but it is worth it.  My house is a mess.  I have on exercise clothes, and I haven't been to workout.  I am way behind on things, but I think I will sit and cuddle a bit longer.

Loving

I am rarely ever in pictures with the kiddos, and this is proof why. Not only am I usually the one taking the pictures to capture all these memories, but I usually have my hands full.  Tonight, John Chris caught me snuggling with my two babies.  Enjoying the loving!

Valentine snuggle

Ridley is such a little snuggle bug.  Every morning between 5 and 6, she wakes up ready to eat.  After she finishes, we snuggle, and she goes right back to sleep.  I love this precious time with her, and it is my absolute favorite time of the day.  What a great start to Valentine's Day!

Snuggle

Reed and Ridley snuggled on the sofa to watch Sheriff Callie before bed.  I love to see him be gentle and sweet, and I couldn't help but wonder how he will be when he gets older.  He is rough and tumble, crazy and loud, hard headed and strong willed, but he is a loving sweetheart that loves to snuggle.

Home

Call us crazy, but who would want to stay in the hospital when you can be at home.  We jumped at the opportunity to go home after 24 hours.  We packed up all our things, and we were waiting on Ridley's testing to come back.  Right at 24 hours, she was cleared and discharged.  Hooray!

We washed her hair and dressed her in the special going home outfit.  She looked absolutely precious, and my old pink smocked bubble was perfect on her.

Our close friend and neighbor, Kelsey, brought decorations for our home.  A girly banner and pink balloons for the mailbox.  So festive.  Love it!

She loves her right hand by her face.  This is something I noticed on the ultrasound, and I think it is too sweet that she does it now.  This is her first nap in her bed.

I just can't help myself when I see these two being so sweet.  I have to take a picture.  Sweet daddy and daughter.

Buddies

Bath time is over, and the boys are all ready for bed.  We agreed that they could watch one show on TV before calling it a night.  Reed and John Chris snuggled on the sofa, and John Chris drifted off first.  I guess that Special Agent OSO did the trick.

 

2 little monkeys in my bed

My dear little monkeys woke up early this morning, before the sun came up. We all cuddled in my bed and tried to go back to sleep. They both laid down for about 10 seconds before jumping up to start playing.

It is going to be a long day!

Favorite nap spot

Reed loves to nap in Mommy and Daddy's bed. It is odd how quickly he calms down and dozes off when he lays down. He usually wakes up hungry at 5AM, and after I feed him, we cuddle. He will take a short nap and wake up again around 7:30.

Reed the napper

Once again my little man Reed is sleeping. He loves to cuddle on our chests and slips right off to sleep immediately. What a hard life!

Cuddling with Daddy

John Chris had one of the first moments of cuddling with Reed. He is such a precious little baby and loves to be held and cuddled. We have noticed that he loves to have his hands out of the swaddle blanket and by his face.