I haven't been on here for a little while and Livy's napping so here I am! =) Here's what's happening with the Bensons:
Peter
Peter is now the big 2-5! A quarter of a century old =) We ate out and had french silk pie for dessert. Yum!
Forever my hard working man, Peter's putting in long study hours and work hours. But we're both so excited that after this semester he only has one more before he gets his Bachelor's! How great is that?! After that he'll be doing his internship, probably somewhere in Utah Valley. Then we'll start preparing for Grad School. We're growing up! =) He's the ever-caring husband and pampers me a little bit everyday. Livy loves when she hears her daddy walk in the door and goes running for her hug and kiss from him. He also has a way of making me laugh harder than I have ever in my life! Which is not good in my present state of having a hard time controlling my bladder already...Love him!
Livy Lu
Oh my Livy! She's coming up on 17 months and getting so so big! I've been extremely blessed in that she still takes 2 naps a day. Both about an hour and a half each which gives me much needed time to get things done and get a little extra rest. Livy's discovered the joy of coloring! This has been a BIG help during church. She is so great at leading us to things she wants/needs and will say thank you when prompted. She is starting to talk more and more. She can now say: Mama, Dada, Nana, Papa, tank-you, more, uh-huh, no, dink (drink), and the other day she said Hadley (who is Chris and Hydee's little man). Whenever she wakes up she yells, "Da da!" when she's ready to get out. She still loves her books and is now fascinated with babydolls. We're trying to teach her how to be soft with babies now. If anyone has suggestions to help us ease her into the transition of having a baby sister around, I would love to hear them. She'll be going into nursery in November. I can't believe my little baby is getting so big. She loves to dance to the Hairspray soundtrack! It is so so cute!
Heidi
As for me, I am 28 weeks along and am really starting to feel nervous about being a mom of two. Things are so great though. I'm helping with Achievement Days and really enjoying going to Relief Society and getting to know the great women in my ward. My knee's been giving me issues so I'll be getting fit for a good brace to hopefully help me out. I was able to decorate for my best friend's wedding reception and I was so happy for her and her new hubby! Married life is so much better than single (no offense to anyone out there still single). I love that I get to spend each day with my best friend and that he loves me so much! I really can't believe how blessed my life is, even with the struggles. Peter and Livy brighten each day and make me feel so loved.
Well, that's about it for now. Thanks to all our family and friends for their never ending love and support!
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I could not wait for the day when Kambry went to nursery! I swear I got 10 times more out of church once I could actually concentrate. Yes It wont last long because then baby # 2 comes along, but its still great! As for the being soft with the baby we still have to work on that with Kambry. I think its just different having a life less doll to having a real baby. She'll adjust quick so don't worry there. Your gonna be a great mom to 2 little girls! You can do it!
ReplyDeleteOh Heidi.... you will do great with two children!!! The first few months were kinda hard for me, but that was only because Lakyla was really colicy but it has been so much fun!! Take care of you and your cute family!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for being a mom of two - you will be just fine! one thing someone told me to help transition was carry a baby around home the last month. Then she can get use to being told just a minute, mom's holding the baby, etc. Another thing that was helpful was to have a few small gifts wrapped so that the first weeks of baby being home, you can give Livy a little something to make her feel special too. And it was convenient when I was nursing to toss down some stickers or something to Bri to play with.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update, Heidi! I'm so excited for Peter to have his bachelor's. You really are growing up! :) I wish I had advice for being a mom of two. I just know you and Peter will do great! Your girls are lucky to have such great parents. Keep up the good work!
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