Preparing for TWO Toddlers

Yes, its true. I have been working tirelessly for the last 3 days switching bedrooms, taking down cribs, putting up a toddler bed, and storing away clothes and toys. I sit here tearing up just thinking about how my babies are growing.

As memories flooded my mind, I slowly packed the adorable bumper pads, mobile, changing table, baby swing, lamp, Quinn's hospital going home outfit, Riley's first birthday dress, and her big sister shirt. I sat in the room remembering the week we stenciled the wall when I was pregnant. I remembered looking at the empty nursery as I was on my knees thanking God for the chance to be a mother.

I thought about the long nights consoling Riley as a newborn thinking "Will she ever stop crying?" and "Will I ever sleep again?". I looked back on the day I put a "I'm going to be a big sister" note in the crib next to a sweet barely 5-month-old baby.

That was the room where I realized some babies do sleep after picking up Quinn from his long nap. I forgot what it is like to not take care of a baby, and that is an amazing gift.

As sad as this transition has been for me, it has been exciting to prepare for the next step in our journey. I love their new rooms and Riley is doing great in her toddler bed. The first night, she was so scared. I had to lay with her until she fell asleep. I held my hand on her chest and her little heart was pounding so fast. The next night I only stayed with her for a few minutes, and tonight I walked right out after our prayers.





I can't believe in just a few months we will have two toddlers in the house. In the meantime I plan on soaking this time up. I know it will be over too soon. We are a blessed family.