Just when you think you have it figured out...

In my previous post I was describing my ever so independent Isabel, and our cuddly Lexi and before the post was two weeks old, everything changed! This past week I have noticed that Isabel has been spending more time in my lap and has been wanting me to hold her a lot more. It then dawned on me, that Lexi won't even give me a high five when I ask for it lately! Whoo, and I thought I was starting to figure them out! I guess my mommy lesson this week is not to get too comfortable with the way things are because they won't be that way for long!

I also realized this week, that my girls are moving into independent exploration mode and that they don't always want mommy to tag along. In fact, they don't always want to explore with each other either. I'm finding it harder to adjust and to just hang back and watch from a distance then I thought it would be. They are so strong, and so daring, and I just want to protect them...but I also don't want to smother them or stifle their independence and social skills. The difficulty of this time is taking me by surprise.

We found a great park about 30 minutes from our new house and it is great because it is set up for all ages. The jungle gyms all have ramps that run through them, and at each transition platform their is a slide. The first of which is only about 1.5 feet off the ground and is meant for the first time slider. Each ramp then leads to a slide that that is slightly greater in pitch until you get to one that is about 25ft high and goes almost straight down. There are probably 15 different slides at different heights in between. The ground is covered in rubber, and it is really great for kids of all ages.

The other day we took the girls there, and they had so much fun. They didn't want to hold our hands, or wait for us, they were ready to run! I'm just not so sure we were ready for it. I can't wait to take them there again, unfortunately we forgot the camera, but plan to go back again soon.

We are practicing new words, and trying new things, everyday is an adventure. The girls are loving our neighbors, there are 7 girls from 4 different houses, that range in age from 8-11 years old, and two little boys ages 4 and 5. The elementary school-aged girls just love our daughters, they are always very excited when we bring the girls outside to play, and now we find the girls asking us to go play with the other kids. I feel our time as the complete and utter center of their universe us coming to an end! Next thing you know they will be asking for an allowance and for a ride to the movies with their friends (some of which may eventually be boys!).

Life is change; I am just trying to embrace it!