Mommyhood Unrefined

The boys had their big 1st birthday party this weekend and I thought I would post a few pictures! Happy birthday to my little buckaroos! Copyright 2013 ->Renee Sunberg

I knew this day would come with two rough and tumble boys, I was just hoping it wouldn't happen as soon as it did. Tonight we made our first trip to the ER with Jeremiah. He had to have one of his upper front teeth extracted. I am a dental assistant and have quite a bit of experience in this department. I don't know if it helped or just increased my panic. Ryan and I were folding the mountainous pile of laundry on our bed while the boys played on the floor. Last I saw was Jeremiah standing by our bedroom door. Next, I heard him fall, a moment of paused silence, then frantic crying. Ryan was able to get to him before I did. My first reaction was just to brush it off. He just fell and is being dramatic. Next I hear Ryan say, "Uh...Renee! He has blood ALL over him!" I ran over and there was indeed blood all over his mouth. My initial thought was that he bit his tongue or cheek, but upon further inspection I could see his front tooth hanging by the gingival tissue. I

As of right now (5:20 p.m.) the two most beautiful blessings came into our lives a year ago. These two have turned our world upside down and I can't fathom life without my precious boys. There have been so many happy, terrifying, hilarious, frustrating moments that I wouldn't trade for anything else. They have taught us more than we have probably taught them. Happy 1st birthday to the joys of my life, Liam & Jeremiah! We are blessed beyond measure! Love you two buckaroos! Copyright 2013 ->Renee Sunberg