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#fromwhereimommy

So, it's summer! I've always been a summer lover- mostly laying by or floating around in the pool all day long. But life is different now; no pool, two kiddos, nap times, meals to prepare...  To show you what this life looks like, I have used the idea of the popular (or once popular) hashtag #fromwhereistand and given you a photo diary of my typical day.
#from where I drink my morning coffee,
thank Jesus for it all
and water the garden at 7AM. 
#from where I wash sippy cup parts
and prepare breakfast at 7:30AM. 
#from where I admire my breakfast masterpiece
 before it ends up all over the floor.
#from where we say "Good morning!" around 8AM.
They are usually up and talking
or giggling or crying by 7:30.
#from where I watch Disney and they play.
#from where I eat breakfast
and relax for a moment during nap time at 10:30AM,
then I must clean... or should.
#from where I witness G and O explore
and discover after lunch (this is also our prime "go somewhere" time).
#from where they discover a little too much...
dog water, dog poop, gardening tools...

#from where I get overwhelmed and decide
I need more coffee during nap time at 3:00PM.
#from where I become an obstacle
 in an obstacle course.
#from where I water my plants and my babies.
#from where I make dinner and entertain.
#from where I get a much needed pedicure.
#from where they giggle and squeal
over splashes and bubbles.
#from where the night time routine involves
 a cup of milk, couch crazy time,
and teeth brushing.
#from where we read a book, say our prayers
and kiss goodnight at 8PM.
#from where I grocery shop
(and sneak a starbucks) after bedtime.
#from where I collapse,
thank Jesus for it all,
and rest up for tomorrow.
These days are long, the to-do lists pile up all around me and my free time is limited, but let me be very clear about one thing. This is THE life! It's taken me 13 months to learn to love this mommy life, but I do. I love these long, but never boring days with my girls! They are learning and doing new things every day, and I love that I don't have to miss any of it right now. I am so blessed to have Georgia and Olive. They are full of life and joy and really make each day more enjoyable. Yep, this is the life. I wouldn't change it for anything... except maybe a pool.

Disclaimers:
-The photos took many days to collect because I don't keep my iPhone available enough to do it all in one day. 
-Also, I am barefoot in several photos because... I am barefoot a lot.
-You can't see all the hugs and kisses and double baby holding that happens in one day by looking at these photos of my feet. It's also difficult to take any photos while kissing, hugging, or holding two babies.
-Obviously, I took all these photos during happy moments. Not all of our moments are happy moments.

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