where it all began

Today Caleb and Logan made their very first visit to Daddy's work (and maybe their future place of employment, too??). And yes, that is where it all began! For those of you who don't know our story, Mike and I met at Schreur Farms way back in the summer of 1999. We didn't start dating until a few years later and we had both moved onto other jobs, but Mike ended up back there over a year ago after getting laid off from excavating. And, then this past spring we were at the farm when we got the good news from the doctor that we were pregnant! So, did I imagine over 10 years ago when I met this handsome guy named Mike that now I'd be married to him and have two beautiful sons with him and we'd still be involved at Schreur Farms?? Nope! It sure can be fun to see God's plan for our lives. :)

So, I managed to get the boys ready, loaded in the car, and over to the farm all by myself! We've been out with them a number of times already, but this was the first time I did it all alone. It definitely takes planning and preparation, but it is doable!

This has been a week of firsts. I had some Christmas shopping that still needed to be done, so Aunt Lea Anne came over and watched the boys so I could go out. This was my first time away from them! We all survived. :)

Caleb and Logan are doing great. Eating and sleeping well. We thought the first couple weeks that we had gotten lucky and didn't end up with spitters, but alas, that has changed. It's mostly Logan (of course!), but Caleb does his share too. Between the burp cloths, their clothes, and my clothes we come up with about one load of laundry each day. I can't imagine how much laundry I would have if we were using cloth diapers... Speaking of diapers, yikes! They're not cheap, and we use lots. :)