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We've settled into a routine around the Wuest household, and while it's consistent-it is busy. I thought becoming a sahm would make my life a little easier, and it might once I'm done with school-but right now my head spins with what day of the week it is, whether I have my homework done for the week, whose watching the kids Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; and then there's Friday which is basically my only day to slowly approach the day and just stay home! The end is finally in sight, and I'm all slated to get my diploma come December-I'm just wrapping up my last two courses. Some people think I'm crazy to jump into classes after having a baby; however, one of the courses is only offered in the fall semester-and I figured since I'm at home I'd take the final course and just get it over with.

Alex started 4 year old preschool 2 weeks ago, and let's just say that things have been a little trying between the two of us. He seems to have hit his terrible twos at the ripe age of 4 because most days are filled with talking back, tantrums, and constant aggravation of his younger sister. Some people say it's the addition of the baby, but honestly I think it's the realization that Ainslee is not his problem-it's Laura, who is becoming more and more independent (most times, moreso than him) and his competition for attention. I hope the next few months bring a passing of some sort of phase. He is however amazing with Ainslee, he loves talking and touching her and she enjoys his company.

Laura is growing up before our very eyes, I didn't realize how big she really was getting until Ainslee came along. She expresses herself through art, she loves to paint, color, and write. She also expresses herself through screaming, spitting, and throwing herself on the floor for a good ol' tantrum. How blessed I am to have two children going through terrible two's together:), can you sense my sarcasm. She is very good with Ainslee, she's become much more careful in a short time-and she enjoys looking and talking to her when Alex isn't doing so. I try my hardest not to treat her as the typical middle child, and now that her personality is in full force it's very apparent that each of your children are different-yet you love them the same. She is going to be one independent girl, which is a great quality-especially for a woman in this day and age; regardless of her looks, I did give her something!

Speaking of personalities, our latest addition is fitting right in. She's starting to make herself known in the household with being awake for longer periods of time, holding eye contact, and making noise every once in a while. The nurses called her strong willed within hours of being born, that she is-and she's also a little sassy already. She's still blessing us with long stretches of sleep in the night, and yes-we know we're spoiled. There is nothing like the smell of a new baby, and just the quiet moments of cuddling up on the couch with this little being giving herself all to you, I truly am cherishing as many moments like this as we can get.

So while the craziness can get a little overwhelming, I try to remind myself that life won't be this crazy forever. People think I'm nuts when I tell them the age of my children-I remind them it will only be really hard for a few year, you know, til they're all moved out of the house:) Til then, I'll enjoy every moment of the mahem!