Show and Tell Monday

Today I am linking up with Becky for her weekly Link-Up "Show and Tell".

Today is all about babies! 

1. Tell us your favorite baby names? Aside from your own babies, if you have some :)

Obviously I love my babies' names- Reagan James, Harper Grace, and Hudson Brooks.

Other names I loved, loved, loved and were in the running for our sweet babies were:
Girls- Olivia Jean, Grace Victoria, Emma Leigh, Madison, Madeline
Boys- Wyatt, Weston, Brooks, Logan, Deacon, Bennet, Oliver

2. Show me your "dream" nursery {can be your baby's nursery or one that you love}

Here are a couple pictures from Reagan's nursery-

 We did a nautical theme for his nursery.
 I mixed Pottery Barn with Babies 'R Us.
(Ps- we kept Reagan's name a secret until he was born- hence the washrag covering his name on the life preserver!)

(For some reason I didn't take any pics of the walls.)
Sorry! 

Here are a couple pictures from the twins' nursery-

We didn't really have a theme- just navy blue and pink

My other favorite nursery is my niece's.
My sister did an awesome job!

She has "Tiffany" blue walls, black and white bedding, white furniture, and I love her tree vinyl. Gorgeous.

3. How many children would you like to have? How far apart?

My original life plan was to have 2 kids. 
Obviously that is out of the picture.

So now we re at 3. We are done after the twins!
I am really excited about the gap between them. Reagan is almost 3 1/2 and is really "into" being a big brother.  He is potty trained, can play independently, and doesn't need Mama and Dada 24/7 which will be important once the twins arrive! I honestly think its going to be a great age gap.

My younger sister and I were 2 1/2 years apart and we were best friends.  
I think between 2 years and 4 years apart is good gap.

4. Tell us what you think the importance of parenting is?

I think it is so important to be patient, have structure, and give yourself some slack. I am such a perfectionist and parenting can be incredibly difficult if you are constantly trying to be the perfect mom with the perfect child. One of my favorite quotes that I read every morning is "God does not require you to succeed, he just requires that you try".  

5. Show us your favorite newborn photo {can be your children or random}

How adorable are these twin newborn pics I found on Pinterest?
I love them!

6.  Tell us some things you promise to never do as a parent {and if you are a parent, did you stick to it}

I always swore my child would never wear Crocs. But FAIL- Reagan is obsessed. He has so many pairs. I have to admit- they are easy to get on and off and easy to clean.

I didn't want Reagan to have juice before 2 years old. I was good here... he didn't. 

I'm sure there are more... but I can't remember!