Spring is Upon Us...

The last two days here in Iowa have been heavenly. Absolutely heavenly. We were able to play outside without coats, the sun was shining in the bright blue sky, and I was particularly cheery at school...which is a pretty difficult feat these days.

Jani is loving this weather. She is a girl made for playing at parks, getting muddy, swinging, sliding, and bouncing back quickly from the bumps and bruises that always seem to occur. I am amazed at her toughness and her whatever attitude.

March is bringing about some pretty big changes for us. Jani is starting a new daycare. I'm not sure she's ready for the change but it's coming after spring break. I am hoping and praying she adjusts as quickly as she does to other things. She is a pretty easy going child. March has also brought Doug back to us on a regular basis. He is done coaching until summer and I am loving the extra help that it gives us. Only doing drop-off is such a blessing!

This stage that Jani is in is one I do not want to forget. Highlights of the past few months include:
- Kindergym
- lots of birthday parties
- talking, talking, and more talking
- getting closer and closer to being completely potty trained
- giving up piers (pacifiers)
- moving into a big girl bed
- saying phrases like "What are you talkin' bout?", "Who is that girl/boy?", "I'll make you feel better", and "It's time for a family hug!"
- telling me her tummy hurts all the time because it's what I am constantly saying. Pregnancy will do that to you ;) we are excited (and shocked) to say we are expecting again come Fall.

It's going to be one crazy Fall! Football and babies just go hand in hand in this family!!