And just like that, we are BACK! I’ve said it 100 times – my fear of making a few posts and then falling off or not being consistent with a blog is what always held me back. And I’m sure at least one of you could’ve guessed that was exactly what had happened! Honestly, I’m not as “embarrassed” about it as I was when I was overthinking all the reasons to not start a blog, and I think that stems from the feeling that my blog is for ME, and if other people see it too, then great! So let’s get into some life updates:

A lot has changed since I chatted with you back in June! Sophia went from a roly poly little babe to a full on standing, cruising, 3-meals-a-day eating 11 month old! Since I’m finally catching up, I also have updated a post (that’s only been sitting in my drafts for 4 months) talking about Sophia’s solids journey here! She has 5 teeth that she loves to flash with a big belly laugh. She’s constantly trying to keep up with Big Sister Layla and is always wanting be in the mix. That has been a really interesting dynamic shift as you can see Layla realizing “oh, it can be a little overwhelming when someone is constantly wanting to touch me and my things!” Who would’ve thought? Anyone? Moms?

With that, we’ve been working a lot on discussions around sharing and taking space, as well as asking for things and waiting our turn. It feels silly sitting there arguing with a three year old that she can’t have a toy because the baby isn’t done with her turn. Or the meltdown because she only wanted the toy AFTER baby Soph started playing with it. I know in the long run it will be absolutely worth it! I’m not sure when it happened but Layla feels so adult – she’s having full conversations and using her manners, she wants to get dressed up and accessorize with all of her princess gear. The imaginative play has really taken off and been one of my favorite times; playing babies and “Mama Layla” is so precious. And my personal favorite – she sings in the car and reads stories back to me!

At home, I’m just trying to keep up with it all after coming back to “normal” after a very busy stretch at work! Whatever “normal” means. I’ve started and stopped a postpartum fitness journey with a focus on feeling stronger (and maybe losing a few of that last 15 pounds) a few times. 2015 Katie would have had a heart attack to hear me say that the scale just isn’t my priority right now, but I do miss just being STRONG. Not only is time is going by even faster with two babies, but it feels like Sophia is changing faster. Rightfully so, since she has an older sister to look up to, access to more toys/activities, and is around other babies and big kids almost daily. One of our biggest traditional toddler milestones for Layla has been potty training! I’ll be getting back into my regular posting with a blurb with more details into our potty training journey later this week – someone hold me to that!

I won’t be such a stranger, and am excited to continue to share my life and motherhood journey, fueled by friends and a lot of coffee!