Age Difference

As soon as Grace was born, we were asked numerous times when number two would be arriving. At first, we thought that having our children close together would be a good idea and planned to have them 2 years apart.

As always, God's plan was in action instead of ours, and we are blessed to have our children 3.5 years apart. I was told many times while pregnant with Ella that this age difference would be so hard, they would be so far apart, and I would wish that they were closer. I also had people tell me the opposite, that I would love having them farther apart, it would give me more one on one time with them, and that Grace would be such a great helper.

I am so happy to report that the second group of people were right! This age difference has been so nice, I love having Grace as a helper and she is such an amazing big sister. She loves her little sister so much and with them being farther apart, it has given me time to truly enjoy both in a way I don't I could have if they were closer together.

Grace actually got the first real smile from Ella this morning and it actually made this hormonal momma cry a little! Grace was so excited and Ella can not get enough of staring at her sister or listening to her. I hope these are the moments we will always treasure and remember when they are in their teens and Grace wants nothing to do with her annoying little sister!

Here is a new fun picture of our sweet little girls. Grace was showing Ella how to do puzzles while I got ready!