We’ve done it. We’re one day short of having two kids for two weeks, and technically we didn’t have both of them together since about 10 days ago. But nonetheless, I’m pleased to announce that we’re all still alive, healthy and almost always happy (because realistically, what kid is happy 100% of the time?). After having Dustin and lots of family help the first week of Thanksgiving, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do when everyone went back to school and work and I was on my own. But with help from our ward and friends, things went relatively smoothly with only a few difficult moments. JJ has warmed up to Cameron and now the bigger concern is making sure JJ doesn’t smother or squash Cameron. Or share the cold he managed to contract (he’s three weeks in a row home from church, all primarily because he’s sick! Not fun timing).

A lot of people told me they worried they wouldn’t love their second child as much as they loved their first. This was never as much of a concern for me as being able to give both kids enough attention and just take care of both of them. There have been moments this last week when I feel bad for one of the boys who has to wait while I take care of the other one. I’ve wondered if I’ll be able to give Cameron the attention he needs to develop and learn as well as JJ has. But then I remember, I’m the oldest child, and have a sister almost the exact same distance apart as JJ and Cameron. I came first, but she definitely outscored me on every standardized test possible. And I’m certainly grateful my parents didn’t decide to stop having kids after I was born–my siblings and I are all best friends!

Anyway, life is good, here are some pictures:

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