A Chronicle of All Things Connolly: The Adorableness That Is My Children

This may be a post that most people read and think "Oh my gosh! Barf. Would you please stop BRAGGING about your children???!!!" And if that is you, I apologize AND give you permission to stop reading NOW. Don't even hesitate. But if you don't mind my bragging, then please continue.

I often look at this blog as a way for me to journal/document the special times in life, and, I felt like it was time to "jot down" the adorable things that my two babies have been doing lately. I love having a place that I can reference and remember these times of life. It also serves as a place for family and friends to participate in our adventures, if they so choose.

I am really, really loving the ages of my kids right now. Declan turned three at the end of August and Inara will be 18 months in two weeks. They are both extremely curious about the world around them. Declan is talking non stop and Inara's vocabulary is increasing by the day it seems. I love watching them discover new things and being delighted by stuff that most adults take for granted. Declan is constantly asking questions and Inara will sit and manipulate a toy for the longest time.

Declan loves trains, tractors, trucks, cars, boats, and basically anything that moves. He loves having books read to him and always asks me to read to him at the most inopportune times. He adores his sister, and is learning to be a very obedient, helpful, and honest boy. He is so funny and will make up songs that make no sense at all, knowing that it will make us laugh.

Inara is SO STINKIN' CUTE. Seriously. I am so delighted by her. Mind you, she is a pill a lot of the time. She loves to be held which is frustrating when I am trying to get stuff done around the house. She would have me hold her all day long if she a choice. She loves her baby dolls, wearing sunglasses, putting on clothes by herself (or trying to), playing with Declan, singing, dancing, and reading books.

Now, if I'm being honest, some days are really tough. I don't want to paint this rosy picture that is inaccurate. Some days I want to bash my head into a wall. But I'd have to say that most days are delightful. I have REALLY good, REALLY sweet kids. I love taking them out with me on errands and to story time at the library and to play with friends and to the park. Sean and I are blessed, and so very thankful for them and for the personalities God has given them.